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Overtime loss

Overtime loss

Rules vary

A loss in overtime or a shootout, counted separately from regulation losses in leagues that track it.

Also called

OTL
OT loss

Rules vary by league, level and season

How this works can differ in youth, high school, college and pro hockey, and rules can change from one season to the next. Check the rulebook your league uses.

Official rulebooks

USA Hockey rulebook
NHL rulebook

Related terms

Goalie loss
Standings points
Overtime
Regulation time

More in Statistics

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