Why Sabres-Canadiens OT rules are different than NHL regular season, and how long it will last
The Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens are currently tied in their playoff series, leading to an overtime situation. Unlike the regular NHL season, playoff overtime is played at 5-on-5 to avoid prolonged games. Each overtime period lasts 20 minutes, with breaks in between for teams to regroup.
- ▪The Sabres and Canadiens are tied 2-2 in their playoff series.
- ▪NHL playoff overtime is played at 5-on-5, unlike the regular season's 3-on-3 format.
- ▪Each overtime period lasts 20 minutes, with breaks for teams and ice maintenance.
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