<P> During the Original Six era , the top four teams made the playoffs , with the first and third place teams battling in one semifinal series , while the second and fourth place teams battled in the other . And from 1975 to 1981 , all the playoff teams were seeded regardless of division or conference . Since 1982 , the NHL 's final round has pitted the league 's two conference playoff champions . </P>
<P> During the Original Six era , the top four teams made the playoffs , with the first and third place teams battling in one semifinal series , while the second and fourth place teams battled in the other . And from 1975 to 1981 , all the playoff teams were seeded regardless of division or conference . Since 1982 , the NHL 's final round has pitted the league 's two conference playoff champions . </P>
how many teams are in the stanley cup finals
how many teams are in the stanley cup finals
two
two