One question for each NHL team ahead of the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs
The 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs are nearly here! After the league’s first 82-game season since 2018–19, it’s finally time for every hockey fan’s favorite time of the year.
The 2021-22 season has been a tale of two conferences. In the Eastern Conference there are powerhouses abound, as all eight playoff teams hit over 100 points this season for the first time in NHL history. As for the Western Conference, it’s chaos season as the Vegas Golden Knights missed the postseason for the first time in franchise history while the rest of the pack slugged it out for spots.
With the playoffs in sight, it’s time to look at the postseason field and check in on the competition. Here is one question facing each NHL team before the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin.