It was announced on Friday that the NHLPA had voted yes on the 24-team Playoff format, which would see the Vegas Golden Knights given a top seed, with the NHL expected to give the proposal the green light in the coming days.
Although there is still plenty of work to be done, this is a huge momentum swing for the NHL who have been resolute in their desire to crown a Stanley Cup Champion in 2019-20.
It is also huge news for the Golden Knights who are at the peak of their powers when it comes to their win-now window, and they are now on the cusp of being given an opportunity to finish what they started this year.