The 2021-22 NHL season could come to an end Friday night. The Colorado Avalanche have an opportunity to finish the Stanley Cup Final on their home ice as they have a 3-1 series lead heading into their Game 5 matchup against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Even if the Avs are unsuccessful, the season will soon be over. Game 6 would take place on Sunday and a winner-take-all Game 7 would occur Tuesday, if either is necessary.
So the offseason is getting close, and the 30 NHL teams that aren't playing in the Stanley Cup Final are preparing for it.