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How does a shootout work in the NHL?

If overtime ends tied in the regular season, players from each team take turns one-on-one against the other goalie. The winner gets one goal added to its final score, however many shootout attempts went in. Shootout goals don’t count toward any player’s goals.

SO · Shootout

Also called
  • SO

Example: A game tied 2–2 after overtime and won in the shootout ends 3–2.