Ten days ago, Colorado Avalanche superstar Cale Makar spoke highly of players wanting the NHL to return to the 1-8 playoff format. After the 2013 playoffs, the NHL changed the playoff format.
From three divisions, to two divisions in each conference. The top three seeds in each conference would get a guaranteed playoff spot, then two Wild Card seeds remain. The old format was the top three seeds would be the division winners, then the 4-8 seeds were whichever team had the most points.
Since the playoff format changed, the Ottawa Senators have made the playoffs three times.