Stanley Cup Playoffs to Begin This Week
史丹利盃季後賽本週開打
The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs kick off this Saturday, April 18, following a thrilling NHL regular season.
2026年史丹利盃季後賽將於本週六4月18日開打，此前經歷了一個扣人心弦的NHL例行賽。
As the league's most exciting event, 16 teams will compete in best-of-seven series, aiming for hockey's ultimate prize.
身為聯盟最令人振奮的賽事，16支球隊將進行七戰四勝制的系列賽，目標直指冰球的至高榮譽。
The defending champions, the Florida Panthers, have failed to qualify, marking a rare instance where a titleholder misses the postseason.
衛冕冠軍佛羅里達美洲豹隊未能晉級，這在冠軍持有者錯過季後賽的情況下相當罕見。
Additionally, hockey fans in the New York metropolitan area will face a strange void, as none of their local teams made the cut for the first time since 1966.
此外，紐約都會區的冰球迷將面臨一陣失落，因為這是自1966年以來，當地沒有任何一支球隊闖入季後賽。
Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche enter as favorites after winning the Presidents' Trophy for the best regular-season record.
與此同時，科羅拉多雪崩隊以例行賽最佳戰績贏得總統獎盃，被視為奪冠大熱門。
While teams like the Toronto Maple Leafs miss out, the stage is set for a wide-open tournament.
儘管多倫多楓葉隊等球隊遺憾出局，但整體局勢呈現出群雄逐鹿的態勢。
With so many fresh faces and powerhouses shifting, this year's postseason is truly anyone's game.
隨著眾多新面孔的出現及強權勢力的消長，今年的季後賽鹿死誰手尚未可知。
