The Olympic hockey overtime rules came into play as the United States battled Canada for the men’s gold medal. It is a bit complicated for fans as the Olympic overtime rules for hockey vary by the ...

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.

Why is one of the NHL's top seven teams from the regular season guaranteed to be eliminated in the first round of the ...

Master the fastest game on earth. This NHL 101 guide explains the league’s structure, common rules, and playoff seeding so ...

Denver needed two overtimes to take down No. 1 Michigan in the Frozen Four on Thursday, April 9, advancing to the national championship game against Wisconsin in Las Vegas (5:30 p.m. ET, ESPN).

An overview of basic hockey rules and how interactions between referees and players shape the flow of the game.

The Big Ten hockey tournament is approaching, with both of Michigan's biggest teams looking to take the crown. The conference tournament will take place from March 11-21, with three quarterfinal games ...

Are blended Olympic rules any better than what the NHL has to offer? Piero Cruciatti / AFP via Getty Images Welcome back to Rules Court, where we’re fixing the NHL, one new rule at a time. Usually, ...