NHL playoff overtime explained: Longest games, 2026 OT results, rules

The 2026 NHL playoffs mean true overtime hockey is back. Three-on-three play and shootouts are out and there could be some very long games.

Ehlers’ goal in overtime lifts Hurricanes to victoru

The Carolina Hurricanes knew they had to play more to their style to get back into the NHL Eastern Conference Final series against Montreal.
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NHL playoff overtime rules: Postseason hockey bracket changes OT format

The NHL's Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, meaning a major change in the overtime format. Unlike the Olympics, where 3-on-3 overtime is played even in the gold medal game, the NHL switches things up in the postseason when the games matter more.

Hurricanes beat Canadiens in overtime again, take series lead | Highlights

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens in overtime for the second game in a row. Highlights from Game 3 of East finals.

Hurricanes vs. Canadiens highlights: Carolina wins Game 2 in overtime

The Carolina Hurricanes beat the Montreal Canadiens 3-2 in overtime to tie the Eastern Conference finals. Game 2 highlights:

NHL picks: Hurricanes seek commanding lead against Canadiens in Game 4 of Eastern Conference Final

SportsLine NHL analyst Scott Erskine gives an overview of Game 4 of the conference final matchup between Carolina and Montreal in the Stanley Cup Playoffs
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NHL overtime rules, explained: How the OT format works in hockey for regular season, playoffs

After three periods, there are different sets of rules for the regular season and playoffs in the NHL.
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NHL EDGE stats leaders for 2026 conference finals

Nikolaj Ehlers, CAR -- 84.67 mph The Carolina Hurricanes forward set this shot speed mark for the conference finals when he scored his overtime goal against the Montreal Canadiens in Game 2. This was Ehlers' hardest shot attempt of the 2026 playoffs and his third midrange goal this postseason,
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Hurricanes edge Senators in double overtime after overturned goal, missed penalty shot in OT

RALEIGH, N.C. — The Carolina Hurricanes had finally beaten a red-hot goaltender for an overtime winner in the NHL playoffs, until a replay review overturned the score. Amid the frustrated jeers of an infuriated home crowd, the Hurricanes now had to ...