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3-on-3 OT in 2017
3-on-3 OT in 2017
Overtime, shootout format adjusted
The quarter-final between the Czech Republic and the United States went to overtime and a shootout with USA's Auston Matthews scoring the game-winning goal. Photo: Andre Ringuette / HHOF-IIHF Images
As of the upcoming season, the overtime and shootout format will be changed in the IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship for men’s, women’s and junior categories at all levels.
In the preliminary-round the overtime period will be played up to five minutes with three-on-three skaters. If still tied, a shootout with three rounds and if necessary tie-break shots will take place.
In playoff games (except for the gold medal game) the overtime period will be played up to ten minutes with four-on-four skaters. If still tied, a shootout with five rounds and if necessary tie-break shots will take place.
In the gold medal game the overtime period will be played up to 20 minutes with five-on-fiveskaters. If still tied, a shootout with five rounds and if necessary tie-break shots will take place.
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