Gone are the days of NHL 5-minute sudden death overtime games with four players on each side. This year we have 3-on-3. What you have not heard?
3-on-3 Overtime Rules
- The overtime period will be played with each team at 3-on-3 manpower (plus goaltender) for the full five-minute period.
- At no time will a team have fewer than three (3) skaters on the ice during the overtime period. For example, if a team enters the overtime period on a power play, manpower would be adjusted from 5 on 4 at the end of regulation to 4 on 3 at the start of overtime. If a minor penalty is assessed during overtime, the teams will play 4 on 3. If a second minor penalty is assessed to the same team during overtime, the teams will play 5 on 3.
- If the game remains tied at the end of the five (5) minute overtime period, the teams will proceed to a three-round shootout. After each team has taken three shots, if the score remains tied, the shootout will proceed to a “sudden death” format.