The NHL season typically runs from October to April, featuring 82 games for each of the 32 teams. The teams are divided into two conferences, the Eastern Conference and the Western Conference, which are further split into divisions. Each team competes to earn points in the standings, with the top teams qualifying for the playoffs. The playoffs begin in April and culminate in the Stanley Cup Finals in June. The playoffs consist of a series of best-of-seven elimination rounds, where teams compete for the prestigious Stanley Cup, awarded to the champion of the league.