Yes and no. Things are different this year, obviously, but the significance of winning the Cup and the road to get there is no easier. There should be an asterisk for the season standings and awards (President's trophy, individual scoring titles, etc. because not all teams played the same number of games) but that's about it. Everything in the playoffs is equal. Once you get in, it takes the same effort and skill to win as it takes any other year.
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