NHL could implement Play-in tournament for the Stanley Cup playoffs?

With the final days of the NHL season being incredibly dramatic fans are wishing they could see more teams in the playoffs. The Detroit Red Wings, Philadelphia Flyers, and Pittsburgh Penguins all lost out on a spot tonight. To remedy this Montreal Canadiens insider Arpon Basu suggested a new format.

This scenario would end up seeing only one of those three teams to miss a playoff spot. The other two would get an opportunity for a play-in game. Instead the Washington Capitals secure the only spot with a win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

While this change is unlikely for now if the NBA continues to succeed in growing viewership with their play in tournament it could impact Gary Bettman and the NHL. For now, we will all just have to enjoy the traditional Stanley Cup playoffs.