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1997 NHL Rulebook - Playing Rules
Rule 83. Tied Games
(a)
If at the end of the three regular twenty-minute periods the score shall be tied, the teams will play an additional period of not more than five (5) minutes with the team scoring first being declared the winner. If at the end of the overtime period, the score remains tied, each team shall be credited with one point in the League standing.
NOTE:
The overtime period will be commenced immediately following a two-minute rest period during which the players will remain on the ice. The teams will not change ends for the overtime period.
(b)
Special conditions for the duration and number of periods of Playoff games shall be arranged by the Board of Governors.
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