NHL hockey rules (unusual situation)?

Question

In the NHL, on the last game of a season, one team A needs one point for a playoff spot and the other team B (in the other division)needs two points. It would be logical for team A to ask B to let the third period end in a tie. Then, in overtime, A will let B score and win the game.

Both teams agree to never shoot the puck on goal. So A gets the one point they need. In overtime, A moves aside and lets B score in an empty net. So B gets the two points they need. Both teams get playoff spots without risking a loss and elimination.

Is this cooperative agreement permitted? What could the NHL do about it? What about the two teams that lost possible playoff spots due to this cooperation?

Answer 1

Any team that appears to intentionally allow a team to score, would lose it's point

If a team pulls it's goalie in overtime, the 1 point is forfeited as well.

So, if team A pulls aside to let team B score....team A would lose their point.

Answer 2

there is not any shootout in the playoffs, the two communities proceed to play 20 minute classes of beyond time-honored time till one group rankings. The longest NHL interest has went 116:30 into OT, so a finished of 176:half-hour (9 classes, 6 OT). The Detroit pink Wings defeated the Montreal Maroons a million-0 on March 24, 1936, on a purpose by ability of dirt Bruneteau.

Answer 3

Uh, no. What's that NBA referee's name again? The one that was fired for fixing games? Yeah, sounds like something he would do. This isn't an "unusual situation," it's a non-existent situation, and it's highly unlikely that it's going to happen. Ever.

Answer 4

it isn't allowed, but if they really wanted to do this, which most teams wouldn't because they are competitive, the players would probably be able to do it without getting caught

Answer 5

sounds like cheating to me. They should always play to win or what would be the point of proffessional sports?