NHL to have 3-on-3 OT pending approval

Overtime might look a little different next season. According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the NHL will go to a 3-on-3 overtime for five minutes in 2015-16, pending approval from the Board of Governors.

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Overtime might look a little different next season.

According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the NHL will go to a 3-on-3 overtime for five minutes in 2015-16, pending approval from the Board of Governors.

For those asking, no 4-on-4 OT at all. Right to 3-on-3. 5 minutes sudden death. No goal, it goes to shootout.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 24, 2015

NHLPA was adamantly opposed to AHL-tested model (4 mins of 4 on 4 and 3 mins of 3 on 3) so NHL choice was no change at all or 3 on 3 for 5.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 24, 2015

The idea of changing the 4-on-4 overtime format has been discussed for the past few seasons.

Speaking of 3on3, NHL may consider - nothing firm yet by any means - re-formatted NHL All-Star Game that could be multi-team 3-on-3 tourney.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 24, 2015

McKenzie also reports that coaches will be able to challenge goalie interference and offside goals next season, pending approval from the Board of Governors.

If, after missed offside, puck clears offensive zone and then goal is scored subsequently, missed offside no longer subject to challenge.
— Bob McKenzie (@TSNBobMcKenzie) June 24, 2015

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NHL to have 3-on-3 OT pending approval

Overtime might look a little different next season. According to TSN Hockey Insider Bob McKenzie, the NHL will go to a 3-on-3 overtime for five minutes in 2015-16, pending approval from the Board of Governors.