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Olympic hockey has different rules than the NHL — fighting rules included

In general, IIHF hockey errs on the side of player safety.

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2026 Olympic men’s hockey rules vs. NHL rules: How they differ and what’s changed

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Olympics hockey overtime, shootout rules explained

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Winter Olympics 2026 live updates: Latest as U.S. men get speed skating silver, Canada women gold; plus curling, hockey, bobsled

The 2026 Milan Cortina Games continue with seven more gold medals on the schedule for today.

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Video highlights: U.S. hockey makes medal push, bobsled and more Monday at 2026 Winter Olympics

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What to watch for as 2026 Olympic men’s hockey qualifying round gets started

NBC Olympics

What NHL rules are different in the Olympics?

Hockey is always hockey, but there are some differences between the rules in the NHL compared to the Olympics.

National Hockey League

Rule changes having positive effect, NHL executives show general managers

BOCA RATON, Fla. --The rule changes implemented this season aimed at influencing offense, ensuring calls are being made correctly and reducing the time it takes to play games are having the desired effect, NHL executives demonstrated to the general ...