The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs had a series of dramatic endings, with several games decided in overtime.
A total of seven first-round contests required at least one extra period, and the Carolina Hurricanes and New York Islanders also faced a second OT during the series.
Meanwhile, the Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs went into double overtime in the final three games of a seven-game showdown. After Toronto won Game 5 in OT, David Pastrnak scored the series-winning goal less than two minutes into overtime in Game 7.
With the hockey playoffs still going on, here's what you need to know about the rules for postseason overtime.
Are there shootouts in the NHL playoffs?
Unlike the regular season, there are no shootouts in the playoffs.
What are the rules for overtime in the NHL playoffs?
If a playoff game is tied after three periods, it goes into sudden-death overtime and the first goal wins.
In overtime, teams play 5-on-5 until 20 minutes pass and a goal is scored. If the game remains tied after the first he OT, the second he at 5-on-5 will be followed by his 20-minute overtime. This is repeated until a goal is achieved.
What are the rules for overtime in the NHL regular season?
Overtime in hockey is different in the postseason compared to the regular season. Regular season OT is a 5-minute 3-on-3 sudden death period. If no goal is scored within the 5 minutes of extra time, the match will go to penalties.
What is the longest overtime in the NHL playoffs?
The longest game in NHL playoff history dates back to 1936, when it took six overtime innings to decide between the Detroit Red Wings and Montreal Maroons. Detroit scored its only goal of the game at 176:30.
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