The American Hockey League (AHL) has used a 23-team playoff format since the 2021-22 season. Report: Maple Leafs’ Farm Club Marlies to Go Through Odd 23-Team Playoffs in the AHL for One More Season [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/ar_1.91%2Cc_fill%2Ccs_srgb%2Cfl_progressive%2Cg_xy_center%2Cq_auto:good%2Cw_1200%2Cx_3719%2Cy_2739/MjA2MTEyMTYwNTI1MzI5OTE5/53667423198_3832c75af2_o.jpg] Report: Maple Leafs’ Farm Club Marlies to Go Through Odd 23-Team Playoffs in the AHL for One More Season The American Hockey League (AHL) has used a 23-team playoff format since the 2021-22 season. [https://thehockeynews.com/nhl/toronto-maple-leafs/latest-news/report-maple-leafs-farm-club-marlies-to-go-through-odd-23-team-playoffs-in-the-ahl-for-one-more-season]