Latest News About Longest Overtime Classic remains 1936 Detroit

Updated 2026-06-18 03:48

the longest NHL playoff game|ran 176 minutes 30 seconds before pitting in 1936; Mud Bruneteau scored in the sixth overtime to give Detroit a 1-0 win. This marathon game is the benchmark for overtime play in playoffs. Subsequent marathons included 6-overtime outcomes in 1933 and 2000-01.

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