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How does overtime work in the NHL?

April 26, 2017NHL overtime

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How does overtime work in the NHL?

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If the score is tied at the end of the three regular 20 minute periods, each team will be awarded one point in league standings. The teams will then play an additional overtime period of not more than five minutes. The team who scores first is declared the winner and is awarded the additional league point. The losing team will receive an overtime loss (OL) instead of a loss (L).