Stanley Cup Playoffs: 16 Teams Battle for the Prize
Format and Qualification
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an annual tournament that determines the champion of the National Hockey League (NHL). Sixteen teams qualify for the playoffs, with the top three teams from each division earning automatic berths. The remaining four teams are wild cards, which are determined by point total.
Bracket Structure
The playoffs are played in a single-elimination format, with the top-seeded teams facing off against the lowest-seeded teams in the first round. The bracket is largely division-based, with the winners of each division facing off in the second round. The remaining teams are seeded based on their point total.
Edmonton Oilers: Playoff Hopes
The Edmonton Oilers are one of the teams vying for a playoff spot. They are currently in the thick of the Wild Card race, but they have a tough schedule remaining. The Oilers will need to continue to play well to secure a place in the playoffs.
Sources:
[1] https://www.nhl.com/news/playoff-format-explained/c-3268533 [2] https://www.tsn.ca/edmonton-oilers-1.91446
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