While the Stanley Cup Finals have long followed the traditional 2-2-1-1-1 home-ice format, there was a brief period in the 1980s when the NHL experimented with a different structure — the 2-3-2 format. What Is the 2-3-2 Format? In a 2-3-2 series, the team with home-ice advantage hosts Games 1, 2, 6, and 7, while…
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Panthers dominate Oilers in Game 5, one win away from Cup repeat
Brad Marchand scored twice, Sam Bennett had his playoff-leading 15th goal and the Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-2 in Game 5 of the fin…
Oilers even series with Panthers 2-2 after epic OT win
Riding the waves of emotion through what’s turning into an epic showdown in the Stanley Cup Final, the Oilers beat the Panthers 5-4 in…
How Many Periods Are in a Hockey Game?
In ice hockey, a standard game is divided into three periods, each lasting 20 minutes of regulation time. These periods are separated by two intermissions, typically lasting 15 to 18 minutes, depending on the league. Breakdown of a Standard Hockey Game: What Happens if the Game Is Tied? If the game is tied at the…
Panthers dominate Oilers in Game 3 to take 2-1 series lead
Brad Marchand and Sam Bennett scored again, Sam Reinhart and Carter Verhaeghe each got their first goal in the Stanley Cup Final and the def…
Draisaitl’s 2 goals lift Oilers to comeback win in Cup Final opener vs Panthers
Leon Draisaitl scored on the power play in overtime, Stuart Skinner made 29 saves and the Edmonton Oilers erased a multigoal deficit to beat…
Comeback Odds: NHL Teams Nearly Twice as Likely as NBA Teams to Overcome 3–1 Series Deficit
Falling behind 3–1 in a best-of-seven playoff series is usually a death sentence — but not always. According to historical data, NHL teams are nearly twice as likely as their NBA counterparts to mount a dramatic comeback. By the Numbers: Why the Difference? Several factors may explain the gap: Meanwhile, in the NBA, stars dominate,…
Utah picks Mammoth as mascot
After a 13-month process that included trademark drama and more than 850,000 ballots cast by fans in multiple rounds of voting, Utah Mammoth…
Understanding the NHL Playoff Format: How the Stanley Cup is Contested
The NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs represent the most intense and celebrated phase of the hockey season. With a rich tradition and fiercely competitive structure, the playoffs are where champions are made. Here’s a breakdown of how the NHL’s postseason works: Who Makes the Playoffs? A total of 16 teams qualify—eight from each conference (Eastern and…
The NHL Assists Record: A Testament to Playmaking Greatness
In hockey, scoring goals often steals the spotlight—but behind every great goal is an even greater setup. The National Hockey League (NHL) assists record shines a light on the game’s most selfless and skilled playmakers. From slick passes to vision on the ice, breaking assist records requires more than talent—it demands hockey IQ, awareness, and…