‘Hockey’s not hockey any more’: did three-on-three overtime ruin Canada’s Olympics?

Two Olympic finals between Canada and the US were settled by sudden death. The format made the showpieces feel more like a coin toss than a climax

23 Feb, 00:05 — 23 Feb, 00:05

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Hockey is a cornerstone of Canadian identity, and Olympic success in the sport is highly valued. The recent Olympic finals, where Canada faced the US, were decided by a sudden-death 3-on-3 overtime format, leading to questions about whether this format diminishes the integrity of such high-stakes matches and potentially cost Canada gold. This debate highlights broader concerns about rule changes impacting traditional sports and their outcomes.

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CanadaNation whose Olympic hockey performance is being scrutinized United StatesCanada's opponent in the Olympic hockey finals OlympicsInternational multi-sport event where the controversial hockey finals occurred

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