Expanding can mean a play in game. I actually would like it.
Top 2 in each division are auto in and get home ice in first round.
Next best 2 records in conference are in as wildcards.
Teams 7-8-9-10 have a play in. It could be 1 game, or best of 3.
It rewards the top teams that they get a rest and avoid the extra games. It allows more middle of the pack teams to have a chance and keeps more teams 'IN IT' until the end, which makes more entertaining games.
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