In a thrilling display of underdog spirit, several NHL teams defied the odds and turned the 2023 playoffs on its head. Among them, three teams stood out as unlikely heroes, shattering expert predictions and sending shockwaves through the hockey world. From dark horse contenders to Cinderella stories, these teams proved that anything can happen in the unpredictable world of the NHL playoffs. In this article, Puck Prose takes a closer look at the three NHL teams that broke every playoff prediction, and what their unexpected runs say about the sport's enduring allure.

3 NHL Teams That Broke Every Playoff Prediction  Puck Prose