 At the end of the regular season , the team which has the most points is awarded the title of regular season champion . The league in the past generally takes a several week break between the regular season and postseason . As with the regular season , the format of the playoffs has varied from year to year . In the 2009 – 10 season the top four teams advanced to the playoffs and play two best @-@ of @-@ five rounds . The league scheduled the end of the regular season and postseason around the Olympic break . In each round the higher ranked team from the regular season will receive a home @-@ ice advantage and the series will begin play and have the majority of games play in their rink . 
