The phrase "playoff hunt" means the effort or quest of a sports team to compete against other teams in order to qualify for the playoffs or championship games. Full definition
Baseball As free agency looms, Vladimir Guerrero keeps Expos in playoff hunt Another Matsui in the bigs? (si.com)
Brooklyn turned its season around at the start of the new year and finds itself in the middle of the Eastern Conference playoff hunt, while Charlotte lurks close behind while vying for one of the final spots. (sbnation.com)
The Colts need a win Sunday to stay alive in the AFC South playoff hunt. (sbnation.com)