How is the NHL playoff bracket determined?

The NHL playoff bracket is determined through a series of regular season games and a two-conference playoff tournament.

Regular Season

  • The NHL regular season consists of 82 games for each of the 32 teams in the league.
  • Teams earn points based on their record, with two points for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss, and zero points for a regulation loss.
  • The top three teams in each of the four divisions automatically qualify for the playoffs.
  • The remaining two teams from each division qualify as wild cards, based on their points total.

Playoff Format

  • The 16 teams that qualify for the playoffs are seeded 1-8 in each conference based on their regular season record.
  • The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament, with the top-seeded team in each conference playing the lowest-seeded team, and so on.
  • The playoffs are divided into three rounds: the First Round, the Second Round, and the Stanley Cup Finals.
  • The winner of each round advances to the next round, with the winner of the Stanley Cup Finals winning the NHL championship.

Related Questions

  • How many teams qualify for the NHL playoffs?
    • 16 teams qualify for the NHL playoffs, with the top three teams from each of the four divisions and two wild cards from each division.
  • How are the teams seeded for the playoffs?
    • The teams are seeded 1-8 in each conference based on their regular season record.
  • How many rounds are in the NHL playoffs?
    • There are three rounds in the NHL playoffs: the First Round, the Second Round, and the Stanley Cup Finals.
  • What is the prize for winning the Stanley Cup?
    • The prize for winning the Stanley Cup is the NHL championship.
  • How long does the NHL playoff season typically last?
    • The NHL playoff season typically lasts around two months, from mid-April to mid-June.

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