3 game WC play in pls
Game 1 home to team with the worst record, games 2 and 3 at home of team with better record
That first game would still be MASSIVELY important, but the better team still has a decent chance even if they lose it. You can't go 1-1-1 as the travel could be way too crazy. 1 off day between games 1 and 2, then games 2/3 on back to back days. Then 1 day off and then division series starts.