After two rounds of NHL playoffs, several trends have emerged through 72 games. The league increasingly revolves around elite players, with stars like Connor McDavid and Mikko Rantanen dominating games, suggesting a star-friendly environment due to a diluted talent pool and rule changes. Additionally, Finnish players are excelling with significant representation in the conference finals, while a trend of declining shots on goal is noted, with teams focusing on high-quality scoring chances and effective shot-blocking strategies, leading to fewer shots reaching the net.
