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1. Four-game series sweeps: There have been 25 four-game sweeps in the first round of the NHL playoffs since 1987. Teams that win the first round in a four-game sweep won 11 series and lost 14 series in the next round. 2. Seven-game series: There have been 52 seven-game series in the first round of the NHL playoffs since 1987. Teams that win a first-round series in seven games won 23 series and lost 29 series in the next round.
For the first time in 20 years, the NHL's playoff format is primarily based on divisions, not conferences. No more 1 vs. 8, 2 vs. 7, etc. Change is hard, and sure, the new way is a little bit complicated.ow teams qualify. 1  There are still 16 overall teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, eight from the East and eight from the West. 2  The top three teams in each division automatically qualify for the postseason. 3  The 4 remaining teams will qualify via wild card spots: two in the East, two in the West.