How are NHL playoff teams determined?

How are NHL playoff teams determined?

Alright hockey fans, get ready for a quick, fun ride down NHL playoff rules lane! The NHL playoffs consist of 16 teams, with the top three teams from each of the four divisions earning a spot. Now, don't forget about the wild card spots - there are two in each conference, nabbed by the teams with the next highest points that didn't make the top three in their division. Points? Yeah, think of them as gold stars earned for wins or overtime losses throughout the season. So, in short, it's a mad dash to collect those precious points and rise to the top, like a puck-hungry game of Hungry Hungry Hippos on ice!

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