The simple reason that hockey leagues remove players from the ice in overtime is to create more chances. More space leads to more goals, and usually the game ends quicker in 3-on-3 than in 5-on-5. But ...
The NHL has been using 3-on-3 (changed from 4-on-4) in the regular season since 2015-16.
Just as in the NHL, if an Olympic game is tied after 60 minutes, there will be overtime and a possible shootout. But there are differences in rules.
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Olympic hockey overtime rules 2026: Explaining how OT format works by round with shootouts
Hockey fans may be used to the NHL's overtime format. Here is more on how the Olympics handle overtime.
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