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How does overtime work in the NHL?

Played when the score is tied after three periods. In the regular season it’s up to 5 minutes of 3-on-3, and the first goal wins; if no one scores, a shootout decides it. In the playoffs, teams play full 20-minute periods at 5-on-5 until someone scores (2OT is the second overtime).

OT · Overtime

Also called
  • OT
  • 3-on-3 overtime
  • sudden death