Game 4: Coyotes 4, Predators 3 (OT) | Replay | Recap. Game 4: Lightning 5, Stars 4 (OT) | Takeaways | Replay | Recap Every series from the first round to the last horn of the Stanley Cup Final are seven games, per usual, with the NHL's two hub cities hosting the first two rounds. Read the full series preview. That seems like decades ago in pandemic time, so this series will surely surprise us. The conference finals and Stanley Cup Final will be held in Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alta.

The top four teams in each conference play round-robin style to determine seeding for the top spots in the playoffs. The Rangers and Hurricanes kick off the qualifying round with a Saturday matinee matchup in Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ont. Do you have a blog? Series preview: Are Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid ready to shine on the sport's biggest stage? Game 3: Golden Knights 2, Blackhawks 1 | Replay | Recap

Game 3: Bruins 3, Hurricanes 1 | Replay | Recap Here's what you need to know about the round-robin and qualifying rounds and the start of the 2020 NHL playoffs: MORE: Everything to know about the NHL's bubble cities. Game 5: Bruins 2, Hurricanes 1 | Replay | Recap. These games are played under playoff overtime rules (golden goal). The remaining eight teams in each conference will play in a best-of-five series to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. Game 2: Jets 3, Flames 2 | Replay | Recap Should all go according to plan, with players staying healthy within the NHL's bubble, the season is scheduled to end no later than Oct. 4. Game 3: Coyotes 4, Avalanche 2 | Replay | Recap The Dallas Stars are your champions of the Western Conference, while the Tampa Bay Lightning have joined them from the Eastern Conference. Game 5: Canucks 2, Golden Knights 1 | Replay | Recap With the qualifying over, thus began the traditional 16-team playoffs that we know and love. Game 5: Blue Jackets 3, Maple Leafs 0 | Replay | Recap. Game 4: Stars 5, Flame 4 (OT) | Replay | Recap Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, October 12, 7:07PM.

After the qualifying rounds and round-robin play is completed, teams advance to the first round of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. Game 3: Avalanche 6, Stars 4 | Replay | Recap

Aug. 6: Flyers 3, Capitals 1 | Replay | Recap Read the full preview. To determine seeding among the 4 bye teams from each conference, the top 4 regular-season finishers in each conferenceplayed a set of round-robin games (1 game vs,. Meanwhile, the Coyotes were relentless in shutting down the favored Predators in four games. After a four-month layoff, the ice is cooled, the teams are hot and the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs officially get underway on Aug. 11.

Unlike the traditional playoff format, the league ran a 24-team tournament, with 12 teams from each conference playing in fan-less arenas in Toronto (for the East) and Edmonton (for the West). Series preview: It's plain to see the strength of the Central Division when considering that group provided three of the clubs in this quartet.