How does the Kings' playoff structure work?

The Los Angeles Kings, like all teams in the National Hockey League, participate in a playoff structure that follows a specific format aimed at determining the Stanley Cup champion. The playoffs typically begin shortly after the conclusion of the regular season, which usually runs from October to April. In the NHL playoff format, a total of sixteen teams qualify, consisting of the top three teams from each of the four divisions, as well as two wild card teams from each conference. The Kings must secure one of these playoff spots based on their performance throughout the regular season. Once the playoff teams are determined, they are seeded based on their regular season points, with the division winners earning the highest seeds. The playoffs are conducted in a best-of-seven series format, in which the first team to win four games advances to the next round. The playoff bracket is organized so that the teams face off based on their seeding. For example, the division winner with the highest seed faces the wild card team with the lowest seed. The second highest seed faces the wild card team with the second lowest seed, and so forth. The playoffs consist of four rounds: the first round, the conference semifinals, the conference finals, and finally, the Stanley Cup Final. Each series in the initial three rounds is played with a 2-2-1-1-1 format, meaning the higher-seeded team plays two home games, followed by two away games for the lower-seeded team, and then alternating games thereafter. Fans interested in further details about the playoff structure or any specific regulations may find it helpful to visit the official website of the Los Angeles Kings for additional information and updates.