NHL Playoffs Revamped Amid Attendance Surge

The NHL rolls out a fresh playoff format just as arenas pack in fans like it's the good old days of the Dead Puck Era. GMs in war rooms whisper about how this realignment shakes up the bracket, forcing wildcard chases that could flip entire divisions on their heads. With attendance riding high, expect the league to lean into the chaos, but not every contender buys the hype just yet.