Olympic hockey overtime rules mean 5-on-5 isn't played, changing entire scope of gold medal game There will be many who don't like this. It's overtime in the gold medal game at the 2026 Winter Olympics between the United States and Canada. And it's 3-on-3. Hockey is played in regulation with five skaters on each side.

Team Canada coach Jon Cooper blasts the Olympic rules that came into play during their gold medal game loss to the United States.

Hockey fans may be used to the NHL's overtime format. Here is more on how the Olympics handle overtime.

Three of the four men's hockey quarterfinal games Wednesday going past regulation provided a reminder of how overtime rules work at the Olympics. Canada beat Czechia 82 seconds in

Olympic hockey features a blended rulebook somewhere between international and NHL standards. Is it better? Let's find out.

What is curling? Learn the rules, scoring, Team USA rosters, and how to watch and stream curling at the 2026 Winter Olympics.

From outfit requirements to prohibited moves, figure skaters adhere to strict guidelines when competing in the Olympics