how long is an ice hockey game

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An ice hockey game consists of three 20-minute periods, totaling 60 minutes of actual playtime. However, with two intermissions between periods, each lasting about 15-18 minutes, plus stoppages in play, penalties, commercial breaks, and possible overtime, the total duration of a professional NHL hockey game usually ranges from about 2.5 to 3 hours.