• Over the years, sports fans have argued the merits of their favorite sport against others. And one of the few areas where hockey fans strengthen their argument comes from the way games can end in the playoffs. If both teams in a playoff hockey game are tied after regulation play, they move into sudden death overtime, where the next goal scored wins the game. This can make for not only an unmatched level of anticipation and excitement, but also incredible drama, as the game can literally end at any moment. Adding in the potential for a game-winning overtime tally to end a playoff series, or even possibly winning the Stanley Cup can only further fuel the emotions. These are some of the best game winning overtime goals in hockey history.
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    2. Regular season overtimes are only 5 minutes long
    3. Regular season games ending after OT still tied go to shootout format
    4. Since 1927, the Stanley Cup has been won on an OT goal 13 times
    5. 1936: Mud Bruneteau's goal ends longest NHL game in 6th OT for Detroit