Why Overtime Playoff Hockey Is The Best Kind Of Sports

Frenzy for the Stanley Cup.

The only thing better than playoff hockey is overtime playoff hockey. The other thing better than that is nothing.

The only thing better than playoff hockey is overtime playoff hockey. The other thing better than that is nothing.

Via: Pool / Reuters

There are absolutely no TV timeouts.

There are absolutely no TV timeouts.

There is no earthly way to know how many overtimes a playoff hockey game can take, and broadcasters apparently don't want to drag out the disruption to their schedule any more than they have to. To that end, there are no TV commercial breaks in the extra sessions, so by the time someone scores, even if it's only after a few minutes, your brain and heartrate pretty much feel like the above. (Remember, stay hydrated and breathe.)

Every shot (and save) means something. Means everything!

Every shot (and save) means something. Means everything!


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