Over time is exciting no matter which sport utilizes this ultimate decision-maker!  "Sudden Death"...  What a great term! Last night's Los Angeles Kings v. Chicago Blackhawks game went two over time periods and in both the pace was so amped up that there were 7 and 8 minute stretches of end-to-end play BECAUSE the players were SO FOCUSED.  The quality of passing, speed and puck movement seems to rise - and stay - at levels not found during regular time and those officiating the game realize that they need to step back and let the players play... indeed, over time is as beautiful to watch as disappointing when the winning goal flicks on the red goal light and brings an end to the game!  So the next time you see two teams go into OT in hockey, notice how the referee' s whistle becomes rarely heard....