The Endless Battle: The Longest Overtime Games in Stanley Cup Playoff History.
The Florida Panthers defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 in a quadruple overtime thriller during Game 1 of the 2023 Eastern Conference finals. The game lasted 79 minutes and 47 seconds of extra game time, making it the sixth longest playoff overtime game in NHL history. The longest game was in 1936 when the Detroit Red Wings defeated the Montreal Maroons in six overtime periods, totaling 116 minutes and 30 seconds of extra game time. Despite the lengthy game, players are not expected to rest for Game 2.
