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Can a hockey game end in a tie?

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Under the current rules if the score is tied at the end of regulation, then each team receives a point in the standings and a 5 minute overtime period will ... read more

As of the 2005-2006 season, NHL games can no longer end in a tie. If the game is tied at the end of regulation, both teams are awarded one point and the teams will play five minutes of 4 on 4 hockey (assuming there are no carry over penalties). read more

In many of the leagues ties are just ties or if time permits they play a 4 min OT 4 on 4 if no one scores it ends in a tie. So yes a game can and often does end in a tie. read more

Under the current rules if the score is tied at the end of regulation, then each team receives a point in the standings and a 5 minute overtime period will commence with each team losing a skater (4 on 4 with each team having a goalie, instead of the normal 5 on 5 with goalies). read more

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