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Tim KavanaghESPN.com
Tonight is the lightest slate on the NHL regular-season schedule, with only one game. The Winnipeg JetsThe visiting the Montreal CanadiensThey were mathematically eliminated from playoffs on March 26. While that contest may have an impact on our race to the draft lottery, let us instead consider the likelihood that a Canadian team will win the Stanley Cup, ending a streak that dates back to 1993 when the Habs won it.
It is highly possible that three Canadian teams make it to the playoffs: Toronto Maple LeafsThey have been awarded a place, and the Calgary Flames Edmonton OilersThe Pacific Division appears to be in good hands. Fans of the Leafs and Flames will be pleased to know that both teams have a good record against top teams this year. Adam Gretz noted recently. (The Oilers, not so.) Based on the projections, at FiveThirtyEightThe Flames are fourth in the NHL with a 8% chance to win the Cup, followed by the Leafs at 7 % (fifth), and the Oilers at 3 % (12th).
For the Leafs, the possibility of facing the NHL is a complicating factor. Boston BruinsIn the first round, they will be facing a team who has had a difficult time in recent playoff series. Maybe they’ll follow 2018’s path. Washington CapitalsWho is it? Final wordsBeat the Pittsburgh PenguinsIn a playoff series on their way to their first Stanley Cup. The Atlantic Division is also home to the dominant Florida PanthersThey’d face the two-time champion in round 2. Tampa Bay LightningThey also play as a first round opponent. Fun stuff!
While the Flames or Oilers may have a date, they would still need to make it through the end. Colorado AvalancheAfter disappointing playoff performances, the team of, looks set for a strong run in this postseason.
We all know that a playoff hockey team will only go as far as its goalie will allow it. one of these teams should feel better about that than the other two.
As we approach the end of the 2021-22 regular-season, it’s time for us to review all the playoff races and the teams that are vying for positions in the 2022 NHL draft lottery.
Notable: Playoff opportunities are via FiveThirtyEight. Tragic statistics are the result 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. WC2 Washington Capitals
A2 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. A3 Tampa Bay Lightning
M1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. WC1 Boston Bruins
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 Edmonton Oilers vs. P3 Los Angeles Kings
Today’s Games
Notice: All times Eastern.
Winnipeg JetsAt Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. (NHL Network)
Scoreboard from last night
Highlights from every game can be seen on ESPN+, Watch In the Crease
Washington Capitals 4, Boston Bruins 2
Pittsburgh Penguins 3, Nashville Predators 2 (OT)
Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Buffalo Sabres 0
Minnesota Wild 6, Los Angeles Kings 3
Carolina Hurricanes 5, Anaheim Ducks 2
Dallas Stars 6, Chicago Blackhawks 4
Winnipeg Jets 4, Ottawa Senators 3
Increased standings
Atlantic Division
Points: 108
Regulation wins 38
Playoff position A1
Games left: 10
Next gamevs. ANA
Chances of winning the Playoffs 100%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 100
Regulation wins 40
Playoff position A2
Games left: 10
Next gameBUF vs. SV (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 96
Regulation wins 33
Playoff position A3
Games left: 10
Next game@ DAL Tuesday
Chances of winning the Playoff: >99%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 95
Regulation wins 35
Playoff position WC1
Games left: 10
Next gameSTL vs. STL (Tuesday).
Chances for the playoffs: >99%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 66
Regulation wins 17
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 10
Next gameOTT (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic numberE
Points: 63
Regulation wins 20
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 8
Next game@ TOR (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic numberE
Points: 58
Regulation wins 22
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 10
Next game @ DET (Tuesday)
Chances for the playoffs: 0%
Tragic numberE
Points: 51
Regulation wins 14
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 10
Next gameWPG (Monday) vs. SVG
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic numberE
Metropolitan Division
Points: 102
Regulation wins 41
Playoff position M1
Games left: 9
Next game@ NYR Tuesday
Chances of winning the Playoff: 100%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 100
Regulation wins 39
Playoff position M2
Games left: 9
Next game vs. CAR (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 94
Regulation wins 33
Playoff position M3
Games left: 8
Next game@ NYI (Tuesday).
Chances of winning the Playoff: >99%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 90
Regulation wins 31
Playoff position WC2
Games left: 10
Next gamePHI (Tuesday).
Chances for the playoffs: >99%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 75
Regulation wins 31
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 11
Next game vs. PIT (Tuesday).
Chances for the playoffs:
Tragic number 7
Points: 74
Regulation wins 23
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 9
Next game vs. MTL (Wednesday)
Playoff possibilities:
Tragic number 2
Points: 57
Regulation wins 18
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 10
Next game@ WSH (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic numberE
Points: 56
Regulation wins 17
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 10
Next game@ ARI (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic numberE
Central Division
Points: 110
Regulation wins 42
Playoff position C1
Games left: 10
Next gameLA vs. VT (Wednesday).
Chances of winning the Playoff: 100%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 94
Regulation wins 32
Playoff position C2
Games left: 11
Next gameEDM vs. vs. (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 94
Regulation wins 38
Playoff position C3
Games left: 10
Next game @ BOS (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: >99%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 87
Regulation wins 34
Playoff position WC1
Games left: 10
Next gameSJ (Tuesday).
Chances of winning the Playoffs 95%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 86
Regulation wins 27
Playoff position WC2
Games left: 10
Next gamevs. TB Tuesday
Chances of winning the Playoffs 85%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 79
Regulation wins 27
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 9
Next gameMTL Monday
Playoff possibilities:
Tragic number 11
Points: 59
Regulation wins 15
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 10
Next game vs. LA (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic numberE
Points: 49
Regulation wins 16
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 10
Next gameNJ vs. NJ (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic numberE
Pacific Division
Points: 97
Regulation wins 39
Playoff position P1
Games left: 10
Next gamevs. SEA Tuesday
Chances of winning the Playoff: >99%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 90
Regulation wins 33
Playoff position P2
Games left: 9
Next game@ MIN (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 98%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 86
Regulation wins 29
Playoff position P3
Games left: 8
Next game@ CHI
Chances of winning the Playoffs 58%
Tragic number N/A
Points: 84
Regulation wins 32
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 9
Next game@ VAN (Tuesday).
Chances of winning the Playoff: 55%
Tragic number 16
Points: 80
Regulation wins 29
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 9
Next gamevs. VGK Tuesday
Playoff possibilities: 9%
Tragic number 12
Points: 70
Regulation wins 20
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 8
Next gameFLA (Tuesday).
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic numberE
Points: 67
Regulation wins 20
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 11
Next game@ NSH Tuesday
Playoff possibilities:
Tragic number 3
Points: 52
Regulation wins 20
Playoff position N/A
Games left: 10
Next game@ CGY (Tuesday).
Chances of winning the Playoff: 0%
Tragic numberE
You can race for the No. Race for the No.
To determine the order of the first round, the NHL uses a draft lottery. The No.1 selection is not guaranteed to the team that finishes last. 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: 49
Regulation wins 16
Points: 51
Regulation wins 14
Points: 52
Regulation wins 20
Points: 56
Regulation wins 17
Points: 57
Regulation wins 18
Points: 58
Regulation wins 22
Points: 59
Regulation wins 15
Points: 63
Regulation wins 20
Points: 66
Regulation wins 17
Points: 67
Regulation wins 20
Points: 70
Regulation wins 20
Points: 74
Regulation wins 23
Points: 75
Regulation wins 31
Points: 79
Regulation wins 27
Points: 80
Regulation wins 29
Points: 84
Regulation wins 32