McDavid endorses 10-minute overtime after Canada beats Sweden

Mitch Marner authored his own historic moment when he buried the overtime winner for Canada against Sweden in the opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off. But if that game had been played under normal NHL rules, Marner’s goal never would have happened.

Feb 13, 2025 - 07:12

McDavid endorses 10-minute overtime after Canada beats Sweden

Mitch Marner authored his own historic moment when he buried the overtime winner for Canada against Sweden in the opener of the 4 Nations Face-Off.

But if that game had been played under normal NHL rules, Marner’s goal never would have happened.

The NHL has implemented a new 10-minute three-on-three overtime period for the 4 Nations Face-Off, giving the game’s best players more time to try to settle the score before a shootout.

Marner’s game-winner came just over six minutes into the extra frame.

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Speaking after the 4-3 win, Oilers captain and Canada star Connor McDavid said he hopes the NHL considers adding the extra time to the regular season.

“I think it’s a great kind of trial run,” McDavid said of the 10-minute overtime. “Something I think the players liked, the fans liked it. It felt a little more like it’s in our hands. I don’t think really anyone wants it to go to a shootout, so good thing we were able to find one there.”

If every game can be like this one, most hockey fans would probably agree.