When did the NHL have 5 game playoff series?
1986-87 – Division Semifinal series changed from best-of-five to best-of-seven. 1993-94 – The NHL’s playoff draw was conference-based rather than division-based. At the conclusion of the regular season, the top eight teams in each of the Eastern and Western Conferences qualified for the playoffs.
Was hockey ever the best of 5?
The NHL returned to action on Saturday afternoon as the New York Rangers and Carolina Hurricanes opened their best-of-five series in Toronto, and it’s the first time NHL teams are taking part in a best-of-five series since 1986.
When does the 2013-14 NHL season start?
The 1,230-game regular season, 82 games per team, concludes on Sunday, April 13, with the 2014 Stanley Cup Playoffs beginning Wednesday, April 16. National television partners NBC, NBC Sports Network, CBC, TSN, TSN2, RDS and NHL Network once again will bring live NHL action to fans during the 2013-14 regular season.
What is the Stanley Cup Final 2013 media day?
NHL Network will feature special programming surrounding the Stanley Cup Final and NHL.com will continue to provide extensive digital coverage. Media Day in advance of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final will be Tuesday, June 11, at the United Center.
When is NHL Media Day 2013?
Media Day in advance of the 2013 Stanley Cup Final will be Tuesday, June 11, at the United Center. Interview opportunities will be available with the general manager, head coach and entire roster of both the Blackhawks and Bruins. A full schedule of events for Media Day will be released at a later date.
How many games are in the 2014 NHL season?
The League’s 1,230-game schedule will pause from Feb. 9-25, 2014, while NHL players comprise the majority of the rosters of the national teams competing in Sochi for Olympic gold. The NHL season resumes Wednesday, Feb. 26 with a slate of four games.