The Sports List - Episode 10 - Why are the NHL Playoffs so convoluted? (5.21.26)

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The Sports List - Episode 10 - Why are the NHL Playoffs so convoluted? (5.21.26)

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Once again, the NHL Playoffs have delivered some great games and intense Playoffs series as they do every year. But screwed up 1st round matchups (particularly between the Dallas Stars and Minnesota Wild) led to teams with great regular seasons exiting the Playoffs earlier than perhaps they would have in another Playoff format? This week, the guys discuss the negative impact on what has become a very flawed Playoff system in the NHL, and how much it could stunt the NHL's refreshing growth over the last five years.

Games / Events to consider watching this weekend / next week:

New York Knicks vs. Cleveland Cavaliers - Playoff Series (NBA Basketball) - Thrusday, May 21, 2026 - 8 PM EST; Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 8 PM EST; Monday, May 25, 2026 - 8 PM EST
Premier League Final Week (Soccer) - Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 11 AM EST
Indy 500 (Auto Racing) - Sunday, May 24, 2026 - 12:45 PM EST
Men's College Lacrosse Final Four (Lacrosse) - Princeton vs. Duke - Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 12 PM EST; Notre Dame vs. Syracuse - Saturday, May 23, 2026 - 2:30 PM EST
Women's College Lacrosse Final Four (Lacrosse) - North Carolina vs. Maryland - Friday, May 22, 2026 - 3 PM EST

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