And then there were eight. After a drama-filled first round featuring five Game 7s, we move on to the second round featuring some intriguing matchups .
Let the fun begin. Bring on the intensity, the heart-stopping drama and the sheer excitement of the NHL playoffs. Sixteen teams enter, but only one of them goes home with the best trophy in all of sports: the Stanley Cup.
It's on to the stretch drive to the playoffs as the dust settles from the 2022 NHL trade deadline. The big hitters around the league all made moves to strengthen themselves ahead of prospective runs at the Stanley Cup.
The new year supposedly ushers in new beginnings. It's an opportunity to cut ties with everything that you didn't like about the 365 days prior and begin anew.
It's always trade season in the NHL . From contenders that need a boost in scoring to rebuilding teams that need to shed high-priced veterans for priceless young assets, every NHL front office is looking to get creative to get the best deal.