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About: NHL Power Ranking Playoff Pool

This format is fun and accessible for casual fans...

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Written by Alexine Little
Updated over 2 weeks ago

...yet strategic enough to keep your most competitive members engaged throughout the postseason.

Whether your regular-season office pool has wrapped up or you’re looking for a new and unique way to enjoy the playoffs, the NHL Power Ranking Playoff Pool is a standout option.

What Is a Playoff Power Ranking Pool?

Based on the popular concept of “Power Rankings,” this pool format challenges members to rank all 16 NHL playoff teams—from strongest to weakest—before the postseason begins.

How It Works:

  • Each team is assigned a point value (1–16) by each member, 16 for the strongest team, 1 for the weakest.

  • When a team wins a game, members who ranked that team earn points equal to their assigned value.

  • Custom scoring options allow you to multiply point values based on the playoff round (details below).

  • The member with the highest total points at the end of the playoffs wins the pool.


Scoring Options

Option 1: Simple Scoring

Members earn the point value they assigned to a team each time that team wins, regardless of playoff round.
Example: A member assigns 9 points to the Bruins. Each time the Bruins win, they earn 9 points.

Option 2: Custom Round Multipliers

Admins can apply multipliers to increase point values by round:

Round

Multiplier

First Round

x10

Second Round

x12

Conference Finals

x14

Stanley Cup Final

x15

Example: A team assigned 9 points earns:

  • 108 points (9×12) for a Second Round win

  • 135 points (9×15) for a Stanley Cup Final win

This format rewards not only smart team rankings, but also foresight into deep playoff runs.


Making Your Picks

This pool is ideal for all skill levels:

  • Simple for casual fans—just rank the 16 playoff teams, and you’re done.

  • Challenging for die-hards—predicting early exits and deep runs is key to winning.

Our error-proof pick sheet ensures that all entries are submitted completely and correctly.


Sample Reports

Our system provides clean, detailed reports, including:

  • Pick Sheet Sample

  • Leaderboard Report

  • Member Picks Report


How We Save You Time

Managing your NHL Playoff Pool is effortless with our platform:

✅ No more chasing down picks
✅ No errors from incomplete or incorrect submissions
✅ Standings updated automatically after every game
✅ Members log in directly to view real-time updates


Customize Your Pool Branding

Make your pool stand out by adding your company or organization’s logo to the interface. Learn more on our Brand Your Pool page. Perfect for office competitions, charity drives, or community events.


Private Message Boards

Each NHL Power Ranking Playoff Pool includes a private message board—a great way for members to chat, share insights, or engage in friendly banter during the playoffs.


Pool Pricing

Our pricing is based on the number of active participants and is a one-time fee for the entire NHL Playoffs. Your pool setup and member data are saved year-to-year, making it easy to restart next season with just a few clicks.

You can locate our pricing tool here.

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