Of the 32 NHL teams, 16 make the Stanley Cup Playoffs each year. Playoff spots are determined by number of points in the 82-game regular season. The top three teams from each division ...

The NHL has more or less maintained its current Stanley Cup playoffs format – a divisional gauntlet with wild cards – for a decade. Changing it is possible, but it's easier said than done.

President Trump lauded the Panthers for winning the Stanley Cup last season for the first time in their 30 NHL seasons and ...

the Panthers have reached consecutive Cup Finals and are favored to do it again next year. Sportsbooks will post NHL futures odds before the season starts — including odds to win the Stanley Cup ...