How Does The Nhl Playoff Bracket Work Explaining Hockey S Postseason Format
Sixteen teams are fighting for the Stanley Cup this season, with the top three teams from each division and two wild-card teams making the postseason in each conference. Last year, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the NHL realigned its division and had the top four teams from each division make the playoffs. It’s why the Stanley Cup Finals featured a unique matchup between the Lightning and the Canadiens, two teams normally in the Eastern Conference that would never meet in the finals....