NHL playoffs bracket
Definition
A visual diagram or chart that outlines the tournament structure for the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs, displaying team matchups, rounds, potential advancement paths, and the progression toward the Stanley Cup Finals.
An interactive or printable tool used by fans, analysts, and bettors to predict outcomes, fill in winners, and track the single-elimination format of the NHL postseason.
Examples
My NHL playoffs bracket has the underdogs winning it all, because who needs logic when chaos reigns supreme?
I spent hours perfecting my NHL playoffs bracket, only for the first upset to shatter my dreams like a slapshot to the goalie's water bottle.
The NHL playoffs bracket dropped today, turning every casual fan into a bracket-filling wizard with the predictive powers of a hockey oracle.
Filling out the NHL playoffs bracket is the one time of year when arguing with friends about Toronto's inevitable first-round exit feels productive.