NHL teams and their fans are always focused on Stanley Cup odds, but there are a lot of rounds of play before a team gets anywhere near the Final.
It goes without saying that every professional sports league has its own format, but the NHL's structure can be a particularly confusing one.'
So, what is the NHL schedule format, and how do the playoffs work?
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