Welcome to our 2024-25 NHL projections where you will find each team’s projected point total and chances of winning the ...

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.

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 ...