When Does the NHL Season End in 2022?
Contents
Find out when the NHL season is expected to end in 2022 so you can start planning your hockey-related activities.
When does the NHL season end in 2022?
The NHL season is scheduled to end on Saturday, May 27, 2022.
What is the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
The Stanley Cup Playoffs is an elimination tournament in the National Hockey League (NHL) consisting of four rounds of best-of-seven series. The first two rounds match each division’s playoff teams, and the winners advance to face the top seed in each conference in the semifinals. The conference champions then compete in the Stanley Cup Final to win the Stanley Cup, North America’s oldest professional sports trophy.
How many teams make the playoffs?
In the National Hockey League (NHL), 16 teams make the playoffs each year. These teams are brought together from the Eastern and Western Conferences to compete for the Stanley Cup, which is awarded to the NHL playoff champion. The Stanley Cup playoffs are a best-of-seven series played between the conference champions, with the winner of each series advancing to the next round. The conference champions then face off in the Stanley Cup Final.
What is the format of the playoffs?
The top three teams in each division make the playoffs, as well as the next two best teams in the conference, regardless of division. It’s a total of 16 teams. The first two rounds are best-of-seven series. The last two rounds, the conference finals and Stanley Cup Final, are best-of-seven series.
Who wins the Stanley Cup?
The NHL season usually ends in mid-April, but the Stanley Cup playoffs can extend into late May or early June. The Stanley Cup is the championship trophy of the National Hockey League (NHL). It is used to determine the champion of the NHL playoffs, which are held at the end of each season.
