As a service to fans who have a general interest in the National Hockey League but have no idea what's happened since the Colorado Avalanche raised the Stanley Cup by preventing a Tampa Bay Lightning three-peat last year, we're happy to provide this FAQ as a guide to the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.
For you die-hard puckheads: Here is your official refresher before the games begin. Enjoy!
More: Playoff Central
Full schedule
Regular-season stats
Wait, they're holding a tournament for the 2023 Stanley Cup?