Stanley Cup Playoffs Kick Off With First Round
史丹利盃季後賽首輪點燃戰火
The Stanley Cup Playoffs, the annual tournament to crown the NHL champion, have officially begun.
史坦利盃季後賽，這項為加冕全國冰球聯盟(NHL)冠軍而設的年度錦標賽，已正式開打。
For the 2026 season, the First Round kicked off on April 18, marking the transition from a long 82-game regular season to a high-stakes best-of-seven format.
2026年季的首輪賽於4月18日揭開序幕，象徵著從漫長的82場例行賽轉向高度緊張的七戰四勝制格式。
Sixteen teams, eight from each conference, compete for the title.
總計有16支球隊，每個聯盟各八支，爭奪此項殊榮。
The structure ensures intense matchups, as divisional rivals often face off early.
此賽制確保了激烈的對戰，因為同分區的宿敵往往會早早碰頭。
Unlike the regular season, there are no shootouts here; instead, teams play continuous 5-on-5 sudden-death overtime until someone scores.
與例行賽不同的是，這裡沒有點球大戰；相反地，球隊會進行連續性的5對5驟死式延長賽，直到有人破門得分。
With the Stanley Cup dating back to 1892, this tournament is steeped in history.
史坦利盃的歷史可追溯至1892年，這項賽事深受歷史陶冶。
As the pressure builds, every shift becomes a battle, testing the depth and resilience of every roster on the road to the final.
隨著壓力增加，每一次輪替上場都是一場戰鬥，在通往決賽的路上，考驗著每支球隊陣容的深度與韌性。
