The Greatest Trophy in Sport
From Jamie Fitzpatrick, former About.com Guide
The Stanley Cup is the most revered trophy in professional sport, and the NHL playoffs are a hockey fan's favorite time of year. Here's a storehouse of news, analysis, history and tips to guide you through the annual charge to the Stanley Cup.
Guide to the Stanley Cup Playoffs
A look at how NHL teams are seeded for the playoffs, Stanley Cup strategy, and which players get their names engraved on the big bowl.
- How the Playoff Teams are Seeded
- Video: Hockey Playoffs 101
- Stanley Cup Photo Gallery
- Who Gets Their Name on the Stanley Cup?
- The Keys to Stanley Cup Success
- A Fan's Stanley Cup Survival Guide
- How the NHL Breaks a Tie in the Standings
2012 Stanley Cup Playoffs
Follow the fight for hockey's greatest prize with our guide to Stanley Cup 2012.
Stanley Cup History
The origins of the Cup, and the winners since 1892.