Why isn't the game winning goal scored in a shootout considered a game winning goal in Hockey?

You also don't get fantasy points for a game winning goal scored in a shootout. How come this is not a game winning goal?Why isn't the game winning goal scored in a shootout considered a game winning goal in Hockey?It is because it isn't happening within the natural flow of the game. The game has ended, and the NHL in it's infinite wisdom has chosen this method of breaking a tie during the regular season.



I personally like the shootout. I can't see why you wouldn't, but I understand opponent's to the shootout points of view to some extent.



What would, other than a full O.T. period be an alternative solution?Why isn't the game winning goal scored in a shootout considered a game winning goal in Hockey?It wasnt scored while the clock was on! And seriously, if the shootout score was 3-2 who is to say which goal was the winner. All 3 of your players played a part in winning *the game within a game*!Why isn't the game winning goal scored in a shootout considered a game winning goal in Hockey?Really? I've gotten a couple off shootouts.Why isn't the game winning goal scored in a shootout considered a game winning goal in Hockey?
In Yahoo fantasy leagues, you do in fact get credited with a GWG.

Statisically (in the goal department), it is not a goal though.