The 2026 NHL playoffs begin with a flawed seeding system and every contender carrying a weakness. Teams like Buffalo rely on luck, while Carolina's scoring and Vegas's goaltending are concerns. The team that best addresses its flaw could win the Stanley Cup.
Playoffs Open With Bracket Flaws, Fatal Flaws Exposed
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