NHL playoffs
Definition
The postseason elimination tournament in the National Hockey League (NHL), North America's premier professional ice hockey league, where 16 top teams from the regular season compete in best-of-seven series to win the Stanley Cup championship.
An annual high-intensity hockey spectacle from April to June, notorious for upsets, overtime thrillers, and transforming casual fans into rink-side zealots.
Examples
The NHL playoffs kicked off with a bang, as underdogs shocked the hockey world in round one.
My bracket for the NHL playoffs is already busted—thanks to that sneaky goalie poke-check.
During the NHL playoffs, the streets empty faster than a Zamboni clears the ice.
She's claiming the NHL playoffs ruined her sleep schedule, but we all know it's the coffee-fueled drama.