Every round a form will be posted for you to select the teams you think will win each series and in how many games it will take. A set number of points are given for selecting the correct team, and additional bonus points are given for selecting the correct number of games, only if you selected the correct team. Points double after every round. A breakdown of each round and points can be found below.
Round 1
For each of the 8 playoff series' select the team you think will win and in how many games it will take. 2 points are given for the correct team and 2 bonus points for the correct games, only if the correct team was selected. You will also select the team you think will win the Stanley Cup, worth 16 points.
Round 1
For each of the 4 playoff series' select the team you think will win and in how many games it will take. 4 points are given for the correct team and 4 bonus points for the correct games, only if the correct team was selected.
Round 3
For each of the 2 playoff series' select the team you think will win their respective conference and in how many games it will take. 8 bonus points for the correct games, only if the correct team was selected.
Stanley Cup Finals Round
For the only playoff series select the team you think will win the Stanley Cup and in how many games it will take. 16 points are given for the correct team and 16 bonus points for the correct games, only if the correct team was selected.
Tiebreaker
The tiebreaker is applied at the end of the playoffs. The tiebreaker is based off of 3 numerical questions asked at the beginning of the Conference Quarterfinals round. The first tiebreaker question is used and the contestant closest to the correct answer without going over is seeded first. If the contestants are over the correct answer or tied, the second tiebreaker question is used and the process is repeated. If the contestants are over again or tied, the third tiebreaker question is used and the process is repeated. If 3 or more contestants are tied, the process remains the same with the contestant closest to the correct answer without going over is seeded first followed by the next closest without going over. The tiebreaker questions can be found below.
How many total game will be played in the 2016 NHL Playoffs (60-105)?
How many overtime games will be played (0-105)?
How many game 7s will be played (0-15)?
Points Breakdown
Conference Quarterfinals–
2 points/correct team (x8)
2 bonus points/correct number of games (x8)
16 points for Stanley Cup winner
48 points
Conference Semifinals–
4 points/correct team (x4)
4 bonus points/correct number of games (x4)
32 points
Conference Finals–
8 points/correct team (x2)
8 bonus points/correct number of games (x2)
32 points
Stanley Cup Finals–
16 points for correct team
16 bonus points for correct number of games
32 points
TOTAL OF 144 POINTS