(Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)The process behind the NHL’s decision seems complex, but the league’s made the entire process The top four teams in each conference will play a round robin tournament to determine first round seeding, while the eight teams in each conference will play a best-of-five series to advance to the first round. The second round of the NHL playoffs is set, and the league is getting right into it with a game Saturday night (8 p.m. ET, NBCSN) between the Dallas Stars and Colorado Avalanche. Canucks eliminate defending champ Blues, advance to Round 2. Now that the First Round is complete the full 2020 NHL Second Round playoff schedule has been announced.The top four teams during the regular season in both conferences played a three-game round robin for seeding in the First Round. While the first and second round format (seeding versus bracket) and series length (best-of-five versus best-of-seven) is In the Eastern Conference, the four teams which have earned a bye into the first round, according to initial seeding, are:As for the qualifying rounds for the Eastern Conference, those best-of-five matchups will be:In the Western Conference, the four teams that earned a bye to the first round, by initial seeding, are:The best-of-five qualifying rounds in the Western Conference will be:For those visual learners, here is a handy bracket to showcase just what the NHL’s playoff format will look like if hockey can return later this year!Which matchups are you looking forward to the most when hockey returns?Build your custom FanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis on All NHL and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more.Your privacy is safe with us.
The Flyers were shut out for the second time this postseason in their Game 1 loss.
The NHL will return to play this year with a 24-team playoff format. While I conclude that certain Club personnel acted in a grossly negligent manner at best, which was conceded by the Club, I ultimately conclude that the record does not establish—to a standard with which I am comfortable—that those individuals engaged in intentional wrongdoing, as opposed to grossly negligent behavior.”“Under new leadership, we have added thorough internal controls and compliance measures to prevent this type of occurrence from happening again in the future,” said the Coyotes in a statement. The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on Tuesday, Aug. 11 in the hub cities of Edmonton and Toronto. The league has released the 2020 NHL playoff schedule for the First Round. The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue on Tuesday, Aug. 11 in the hub cities of Edmonton and Toronto. Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)NHL strips Coyotes of two draft picks for violating combine testing rulesFlyers-Islanders stream: 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Second RoundNHL schedule for Second Round of 2020 Stanley Cup PlayoffsVladimir Tarasenko needs another shoulder surgery, out at least five monthsBack to backs in the bubble: NHL teams adjust to new normalThe Wraparound: Varlamov on cusp of Islanders playoff shutout recordIslanders’ playoff run boosting ticket sales for new arenaNHL Bubble Wrap: Series tied after Game 2 of Bruins – Lightning, Canucks – Golden KnightsPettersson, Canucks explode in Game 2, tie series with Golden KnightsLightning beat Bruins in Game 2 OT to tie series 1-1Canucks-Golden Knights stream: 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Second RoundLightning’s Bogosian, Coleman combine for one of the best goals of NHL PlayoffsBruins-Lightning stream: 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Second RoundBruins’ transition from Rask to Halak in net going smoothlyNHL fines Blue Jackets head coach John Tortorella $25KTrade: Maple Leafs send Kapanen back to Penguins in six-player dealHockey Culture: Darnell Nurse shares instances of racism in minor hockeyPlayoff trips have Hurricanes aiming for growth, deeper runThe Wraparound: Lightning, Canucks look to even up seriesNo, Avalanche weren’t happy that Lindell’s 4-2 goal stood for Stars in Game 2NHL Bubble Wrap: Stars shock Avs; Islanders smother FlyersStars stun Avalanche in Game 2 to take 2-0 series leadAvalanche-Stars stream: 2020 NHL Stanley Cup Second RoundRed Wings sign Robby Fabbri to $5.9 million, 2-year dealFlames must resist temptation to trade Gaudreau or MonahanNHL announces fourth straight week of zero positive COVID-19 testsAlex Ovechkin announced as EA Sports NHL 21 cover athleteNHL Power Rankings: MacKinnon, Heiskanen top latest Conn Smythe watchBubble fatigue cited as mental challenge during NHL playoffsFlyers vs. Islanders playoff series preview: By the numbersThe Wraparound: Islanders-Flyers Second Round series beginsWill Reaves – Roussel feud be a factor in Golden Knights – Canucks playoff series?NHL Bubble Wrap: Bruins, Golden Knights start Second Round strongGolden Knights crush Canucks in Game 1; No added fuel for Marc-Andre Fleury dramaMarc-Andre Fleury asks agent to delete controversial Tweet