The NHL is the only one of the major four North American professional sports leagues not to expand its playoffs in recent years. It is content with the current format and isn't looking to add more teams, a play-in round or anything else amid plenty of discussion about doing so.
The Panthers captured the Atlantic Division crown and will now take on the Lightning in the first round
The Hurricanes will look to begin their Stanley Cup run on the right foot against the Islanders
The Jets and Avalanche will give fans a first-round slugfest
Two of the NHL's biggest overachievers are going head-to-head.
This is a first-round rematch of last year's conference final
For the third year in a row, the Oilers and Kings will meet in the first round
The Bruins and Maple Leafs should offer one of the more entertaining series of the opening round
The Presidents' Trophy winners will take on the Capitals in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs
From throwback logos to player tributes to a friendly otter, see the unique mask designs that goalies on 2024 postseason teams have worn this season.
NEW YORK / CHICAGO – The [National Hockey League](https://www.nhl.com/) (NHL) today debuted its new campaign for the 2024 Stanley Cup® Playoffs that highlights some of the crazy things fans do in the name of love for their teams. Three spots will launch today on the NHL’s digital and social media platforms before making their national TV debut tonight during game broadcasts, including the 9:30 p.m. ET Minnesota Wild-Los Angeles Kings game on ESPN. (Photos are available...
Sixteen teams enter the NHL's thunderdome, but only one will leave with the most glorious trophy in sports. Here's your guide to each club.