I agree with you, Heart. You will have your festival of goals once in a while but, considering all the new pro-offense rules, defense is dominating. Power play units have to improve; new rules (no red line, all penalties called) have to be used for scoring opportunities, not just to control the neutral zone. Goalies were complaining about the equipment new rule and the fact that it will be impossible for their defensemen to clear the crease. But so far, it doesn't seem to be exploited. I guess it will take a few more weeks.
But in the meantime, despite the possibility of a shootout, it seems risky to take the Over.
M$M