Chicago was named a finalist among the 10 cities being considered as a hub location by the NHL for it's 24-team playoff format on Tuesday. That's more than okay with Windy City mayor Lori Lightfoot.
“All of these decisions are still in discussion at the league level,” Lightfoot said per Block Club Chicago. “I’m really enthusiastic about the possibility of getting hockey playoffs here in Chicago.
The Hawks are set to square off against the Edmonton Oilers in a best-of-5 play-in series with the winner advancing to the first round of the playoffs.
Related: Why Oilers fans aren't happy about facing Blackhawks
Click here to download the new MyTeams App by NBC Sports! Receive comprehensive coverage of your teams and stream the Blackhawks easily on your device.