What is another word for overtime period?
Pronunciation: [ˈə͡ʊvətˌa͡ɪm pˈi͡əɹɪəd] (IPA) 
An overtime period is an extra time played after the regulation time of a game has ended and both teams are tied. Synonyms for overtime period include extra period, sudden death, extra time, added time, and sudden victory period. In hockey, it is referred to as an "overtime period," while in basketball and football, it is commonly known as "overtime." In soccer, it is referred to as "extra time" or "added time," and in tennis, it is called "a tiebreaker." Regardless of the sport, overtime periods or extra periods are exciting opportunities for teams to break a tie and determine the winner of the game.
