Golden Knights, Hurricanes battle in multiple overtimes during playoffs
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 10:04 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
The 2026 NHL playoff overtime sees intense competition as the Carolina Hurricanes and Vegas Golden Knights meet in the Stanley Cup Final. After Game 2 ended in overtime, Game 3 extended into double overtime, showcasing the teams' even matchup. Earlier playoffs featured the Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers also engaging in three overtime games in their series. This postseason has already seen 22 overtime games, four of which went to double overtime, signifying the heightened stakes. Overtime periods are played 5-on-5, with sudden death rules in effect.
- •Golden Knights lead the Stanley Cup Final 2-1 after Game 3.
- •Hurricanes and Golden Knights had overtime in Games 2 and 3.
- •Postseason features 22 total overtime games so far.
- •Florida Panthers and Edmonton Oilers had three overtime games in four matches.
- •Overtime format is 5-on-5 play with sudden death conditions.
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — NHL playoff overtime explained: Longest games, rules, 2026 OT results
"Last year's Stanley Cup Final featured three overtime games. Will there be OT this year? Here are the rules, longest games and 2026 results.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NHL•Sep 7, 2026, 12:20 AMMontreal Canadiens Winger Ivan Demidov Made Team-First Decision
NHL•Sep 6, 2026, 11:56 PMNHL Insider Says Winnipeg is Facing "Big Challenges" When it Comes to Dealing Connor Hellebuyck
NHL•Sep 6, 2026, 11:45 PMBruins Plan to Reduce Charlie McAvoy’s Penalty Kill Load
NHL•Sep 6, 2026, 11:03 PMAre NHL goalies underpaid?
NHL•Sep 6, 2026, 9:10 PMMaple Leafs Handed Blunt Warning About Locker Room
NHL•Sep 6, 2026, 6:31 PMThe Most Brutal Face Scans From NHL 27.