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What are the longest overtime games in NHL playoff history?
You know what’s one of the best things in sports? Playoff hockey. You want to know what’s even better? Overtime playoff hockey.
The NHL postseason starts Monday with 16 teams beginning their quest for a Stanley Cup to complete the 2021-22 season. With the playoffs here, that means we’ll likely be seeing some overtime action.
The beauty of the playoffs is that the shootout is thrown out the window. That’s right, games are going to be decided by a goal so the overtimes are continuous.
Fans likely remember that just two years ago they were treated early in the postseason to the Lightning-Blue Jackets five-overtime thriller. It made for a tense four hours before Brayden Point finally sent Tampa Bay home happy.
Will we see another five-OT contest? Who knows with the postseason? For now, let’s look at the 10 longest games in NHL playoff history.
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10 longest playoff games in NHL history
10. Rangers vs. Canadiens: 128 minutes, 52 seconds (4 OTs)
- Date: March 28, 1930
- Score: Canadiens 2, Rangers 1
- OT winner: Gus Rivers
- Round: Stanley Cup semifinal
9. Stars vs. Sharks: 129 minutes, 3 seconds (4 OTs)
- Date: May 4, 2008
- Score: Stars 2, Sharks 1
- OT winner: Brenden Morrow
- Round: Western Conference semifinal
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8. Maple Leafs vs. Red Wings: 130 minutes, 18 seconds (4 OTs)
- Date: March 23, 1943
- Score: Maple Leafs 3, Red Wings 2
- OT winner: Jack McLean
- Round: Stanley Cup semifinal
7. Stars vs. Canucks: 138 minutes, 6 seconds (4 OTs)
- Date: April 11, 2007
- Score: Canucks 5, Stars 4
- OT winner: Henrik Sedin
- Round: Western Conference quarterfinal
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6. Capitals vs. Penguins: 139 minutes, 15 seconds (4 OTs)
- Date: April 24, 1996
- Score: Penguins 3, Capitals 2
- OT winner: Petr Nedved
- Round: Eastern Conference quarterfinal
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5. Stars vs. Ducks: 140 minutes, 48 seconds (5 OTs)
- Date: April 24, 2003
- Score: Ducks 4, Stars 3
- OT Winner: Petr Sykora
- Round: Western Conference semifinal
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4. Blue Jackets vs. Lightning: 150 minutes, 27 seconds (5 OTs)
- Date: Aug. 11, 2020
- Score: Lightning 3, Blue Jackets 2
- OT winner: Brayden Point
- Round: First round
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3. Flyers vs. Penguins: 152 minutes, 1 second (5 OTs)
- Date: May 4, 2000
- Score: Flyers 2, Penguins 1
- OT winner: Keith Primeau
- Round: Eastern Conference semifinal
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2. Maple Leafs vs. Bruins: 164 minutes, 46 seconds (6 OTs)
- Date: April 3, 1933
- Score: Maple Leafs 1, Bruins 0
- OT winner: Ken Doraty
- Round: Stanley Cup semifinal
1. Red Wings vs. Montreal Maroons: 176 minutes, 3 seconds (6 OTs)
- Date: March 24, 1936
- Score: Red Wings 1, Maroons 0
- OT winner: Mud Bruneteau
- Round: Stanley Cup semifinal