Every offseason, teams try to improve their rosters for a chance to compete for the Stanley Cup the following season. These three teams that missed the playoffs in 2025 all have the chance to clinch a spot in 2026.
NHL Playoffs
The 2025 Stanley Cup Final is already near the top of the list for most OT games in a single playoff series.
The data suggests winning Game 3 of the Stanley Cup Finals is less important than one might think.
It's been 32 years since a Canadian NHL team has lifted the Stanley Cup. The world looked a lot different then.