What are the NHL's playoff overtime rules for the 2026 Stanley Cup Final?

The NHL playoffs have once again shown the power of the overtime rule 2026. It is to make or break big games. Playoff hockey is delivering wild, extended battles that are far from regular-season ...

There is nothing more entertaining in sports than overtime hockey. The NHL is one of the most entertaining leagues in the world. From the speed to the skill to the physicality, hockey provides ...

CANADA IN THE MEN'S HOCKEY GOLD MEDAL GAME AT THE 2026 MILAN CORTINA OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES. If you’re a fan of the NHL and wa ...

The National Hockey League's attempt to curb the number of games decided by shootouts appears to be working.Since the ...

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are almost here. The matchups are nearly set, and those late-season games that lack what makes NHL hockey compelling are finally behind us. Nothing in sports compares to ...

RALEIGH, N.C. --The Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes went end-to-end through much of regulation, then dialed it up a notch in overtime. In the end, a single shootout goal made the ...

The shootout has been a part of the NHL for two decades since it was implemented in 2005. The percentage of games decided by the shootout has decreased from 15% at its high point in 2009-10 to a new ...

Editor's note: This post was originally published in 2025 and has since been updated for 2026. NHL overtime is quite dramatic these days, with 3-on-3 hockey for five minutes giving way to a shootout ...