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The NHL prides itself on being chaotic and having more parity than the other major leagues in North America, but the last few seasons have been lacking in both departments.
Six teams in the Eastern Conference (Rangers, Hurricanes, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Lightning and Panthers) have made the playoffs in each of the last three seasons, and while that number is only four (Oilers, Avalanche, Stars and Kings) in the Western Conference, three more (Predators, Jets and Wild) made it in two of the last three campaigns.
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