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Tim KavanaghESPN.com
Beyond the Colorado Avalanche Calgary FlamesThe Western Conference playoff races for the NHL’s Western Conference are still open. They have a wide range of leaders in their divisions. We will have more information on the first-round matchups in four weeks, but we may still be able to find some clues from tonight’s matchups.
Center stage will host the only contest tonight. It features two teams in the playoff position. St. Louis BluesVisit the Edmonton Oilers. The Blues are involved in a heated back-and-forth between themselves and the Nashville PredatorsThe No. 3 seed and the West’s No. 1 wild-card slot. The Oilers seem to hold a firm grip on the No. 2 vs. 3. Pacific matchup with home-ice advantage against Los Angeles KingsStill to be determined. The two clubs met in St. Louis on Nov. 14, with the Oilers winning. 5-4 victoryA last-minute goal from Kailer Yamamoto.
In other parts of the world, the Predators visit Buffalo SabresLooking to keep up the pace with the Blues, the Vegas Golden KnightsThey are hopeful that they will win the second straight game against them Seattle KrakenIn order to remain in contention for West’s second wildcard position.
As we approach the post-deadline period of the 2021-22 regular seasons, it’s time for us to review all the playoff races and the teams competing for the position in the 2022 NHL Draft lottery.
Take note: Playoff possibilities are via FiveThirtyEight. Tragic numbers are the result of Damian EchevarrietaNHL
Jump ahead:
Current playoff matchups
Today’s games
Last night’s scores
Expanded standings
Race for No. 1 pick
Current playoff matchups
Eastern Conference
A1 Florida Panthers vs. WC1 Boston Bruins
A2 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. A3 Tampa Bay Lightning
M1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. WC2 Washington Capitals
M2 New York Rangers vs. M3 Pittsburgh Penguins
Western Conference
C1 Colorado Avalanche vs. WC2 Dallas Stars
C2 Minnesota Wild vs. C3 St. Louis Blues
P1 Calgary Flames vs. WC1 Nashville Predators
P2 Los Angeles Kings vs. P3 Edmonton Oilers
Today’s games
Notice: All times Eastern. All out-of-market games available on ESPN+
Nashville PredatorsAt Buffalo Sabres, 7 p.m.
Chicago BlackhawksAt Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m.
New York IslandersAt New York Rangers, 7 p.m.
Ottawa SenatorsAt Detroit Red Wings, 7:30 p.m.
St. Louis BluesAt Edmonton Oilers, 9 p.m.
Vegas Golden KnightsAt Seattle Kraken, 10 p.m.
Anaheim DucksAt Arizona Coyotes, 10:30 p.m.
Scoreboard for last night
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Boston Bruins 8, New Jersey Devils 1
Toronto Maple Leafs 7, Winnipeg Jets 3
Florida Panthers 4, Chicago Blackhawks 0
New York Islanders 5, Columbus Blue Jackets 2
Carolina Hurricanes 4, Montreal Canadiens 0
Pittsburgh Penguins 4, Minnesota Wild 3 (OT)
Colorado Avalanche 4, San Jose Sharks 2
Los Angeles Kings 3, Calgary Flames 2 (SO)
Dallas Stars 3, Anaheim Ducks 2 (OT)
Expansion of standings
Atlantic Division
Points: 98
Regulation wins 35
Playoff position A1
Games left: 15
Next game@ NJ (Saturday).
Chances of winning the Playoff: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 91
Regulation wins 37
Playoff position A3
Games left: 15
Next game@ PHI (Saturday).
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 90
Regulation wins 31
Playoff position A3
Games left: 16
Next gameCHI vs. CHI Friday
Chances of winning the Playoffs >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 89
Regulation wins 34
Playoff position WC1
Games left: 15
Next gameCBJ vs. CBJ Saturday
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 61
Regulation wins 15
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 15
Next gamevs. OTT Friday
Chances of winning the Playoffs
Tragic number: 7
Points: 59
Regulation wins 18
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 14
Next gameFriday: NSH vs.
Playoff possibilities:
Tragic number: 4
Points: 52
Regulation wins 19
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 16
Next game @ DET (Friday)
Chances of winning the Playoffs
Tragic number: 1
Points: 47
Regulation wins 13
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 14
Next game@ TB Saturday
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic number:E
Metropolitan Division
Points: 98
Regulation wins 39
Playoff position M1
Games left: 14
Next gamevs. MIN
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 93
Regulation wins 36
Playoff position M2
Games left: 14
Next gameNYI (Friday).
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 92
Regulation wins 33
Playoff position M3
Games left: 13
Next game@ COL (Saturday).
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 84
Regulation wins 28
Playoff position WC2
Games left: 14
Next gamevs. MIN
Chances of winning the Playoff: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 69
Regulation wins 28
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 16
Next game@ NYR Friday
Chances of winning the Playoff:
Tragic number: 17
Points: 69
Regulation wins 22
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 14
Next game @ BOS (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities:
Tragic number: 13
Points: 53
Regulation wins 17
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 15
Next gameTOR (Saturday).
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic number:E
Points: 53
Regulation wins 16
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 15
Next gamevs. FLA Saturday
Chances of winning the Playoffs 0%
Tragic number:E
Central Division
Points: 102
Regulation wins 40
Playoff position C1
Games left: 14
Next game vs. PIT (Saturday).
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 87
Regulation wins 29
Playoff position C2
Games left: 16
Next game@ CAR Saturday
Chances for the playoff: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 83
Regulation wins 34
Playoff position C3
Games left: 16
Next game@ EDM (Friday).
Playoff possibilities: 98%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 82
Regulation wins 32
Playoff position WC1
Games left: 15
Next game@ BUF Friday
Playoff possibilities: 94%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 79
Regulation wins 24
Playoff position WC2
Games left: 16
Next game@ SJ (Saturday).
Playoff possibilities: 85%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 76
Regulation wins 26
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 13
Next game vs. LA (Saturday)
Chances for the playoff: 6%
Tragic number: 23
Points: 58
Regulation wins 15
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 14
Next game@ TB Friday
Chances for the playoff:
Tragic number: 7
Points: 47
Regulation wins 16
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 15
Next gamevs. ANA Friday
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic number:E
Pacific Division
Points: 89
Regulation wins 35
Playoff position P1
Games left: 15
Next gameSTL vs. SV (Saturday).
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 84
Regulation wins 28
Playoff position P2
Games left: 12
Next game@ WPG (Saturday).
Playoff possibilities: 84%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 81
Regulation wins 31
Playoff position P3
Games left: 14
Next gameSTL vs. STL (Friday).
Playoff possibilities: 81%
Tragic number: N/A
Points: 78
Regulation wins 29
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 13
Next game@ SEA Friday
Chances of winning the Playoffs 48%
Tragic number: 25
Points: 73
Regulation wins 26
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 13
Next gamevs. VGK
Chances for the playoff: 4%
Tragic number: 20
Points: 66
Regulation wins 20
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 15
Next gameDAL vs. SV (Saturday).
Chances of winning the Playoff:
Tragic number: 17
Points: 66
Regulation wins 18
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 13
Next game@ ARI (Friday).
Playoff possibilities:
Tragic number: 13
Points: 48
Regulation wins 18
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 15
Next gamevs. VGK on Friday
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic number:E
The No. Race for the No.
To determine the order in which the teams finish in the first round of the NHL draft lottery, the No. 1 selection is not guaranteed to the last-place team. 1 selection. A team can move up to a maximum of 10 places if it wins the lottery. Only 11 teams are eligible to participate in the draw for the No. 1 pick. Full details on the process can be found here.
Points: 47
Regulation wins 13
Points: 47
Regulation wins 16
Points: 48
Regulation wins 18
Points: 52
Regulation wins 19
Points: 53
Regulation wins 16
Points: 53
Regulation wins 17
Points: 58
Regulation wins 15
Points: 59
Regulation wins 18
Points: 61
Regulation wins 15
Points: 66
Regulation wins 18
Points: 66
Regulation wins 20
Points: 69
Regulation wins 22
Points: 69
Regulation wins 28
Points: 73
Regulation wins 26
Points: 76
Regulation wins 26
Points: 78
Regulation wins 29