{"id":226928,"date":"2025-10-06T10:24:22","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:24:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/226928\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T10:24:22","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T10:24:22","slug":"nhl-playoff-standings-what-to-watch-in-mondays-six-games-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nhl\/226928\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL playoff standings: What to watch in Monday’s six games"},"content":{"rendered":"


For those who want to know the identities of the 16 Stanley Cup playoff teams, this was quite a productive weekend. As the games begin Monday, 14 of 16 clubs have punched their tickets, though a variety of seeds remain in contention.<\/p>\n

With the end of the regular season approaching on Thursday, here’s what’s at stake in the six games taking place Monday:<\/p>\n

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The Columbus Blue Jackets’ win on Sunday kept them in the playoff race for at least one more day; a win by the Canadiens in this one will clinch a berth (and eliminate the Blue Jackets). On the other side, the Blackhawks are locked in to the No. 2 spot in the draft lottery order.<\/p>\n

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The Stars can no longer catch the Jets or be caught by the Avalanche, so they will begin their first-round playoff series against the Avs at home. The Red Wings enter the evening 11th in the draft lottery order, tied in points with the Rangers, three points behind the Ducks (and the Penguins, but they have only one game left) and one point ahead of the Islanders.<\/p>\n

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As noted above, the Rangers are right in the mix for a top-10 draft pick, but they could finish as low in the order as 13th if they win out. On the other side, the Panthers cannot catch the Maple Leafs for first in the Atlantic Division, but they can potentially move ahead of the Lightning into second in the final week. They are four points ahead of the Senators, but hold a three-regulation win advantage with just two games left for both clubs, so Ottawa cannot catch them.<\/p>\n

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These two teams enter the evening 14th and 3rd, respectively, in the draft lottery order. Nashville is locked in at No. 3, but the Hockey Club (with 87 points) can potentially move up a spot to No. 13 (currently the Blue Jackets, 85 points), or down to No. 15 (currently the Canucks, 88 points).<\/p>\n

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Here’s your No. 2 vs. No. 3 series in the Pacific Division, but it remains to be seen which team gets home-ice advantage. The Kings enter the evening in the second spot, with 101 points and 41 regulation wins (and a game in hand). The Oilers have 99 points and 35 RW, so this is essentially a must-win for them (and in regulation, too).<\/p>\n

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In the nightcap, it’s two lottery-bound teams, though at the two ends of the table. The Sharks have clinched the No. 1 spot in the lottery, while the Canucks are 15th heading into this matchup. The Canucks can potentially switch spots with the Hockey Club at No. 14, and could also flip with the Calgary Flames at No. 16.<\/p>\n

Note: Playoff chances are via Stathletes.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>Current playoff matchups<\/p>\n

Eastern Conference<\/p>\n

A1 Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> vs. WC1 Ottawa Senators<\/a><\/p>\n

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>A2 Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> vs. A3 Florida Panthers<\/a><\/p>\n

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>M1 Washington Capitals<\/a> vs. WC2 Montreal Canadiens<\/a><\/p>\n

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>M2 Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> vs. M3 New Jersey Devils<\/a><\/p>\n

Western Conference<\/p>\n

C1 Winnipeg Jets<\/a> vs. WC2 St. Louis Blues<\/a><\/p>\n

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>C2 Dallas Stars<\/a> vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche<\/a><\/p>\n

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>P1 Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> vs. WC1 Minnesota Wild<\/a><\/p>\n

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>P2 Los Angeles Kings<\/a> vs. P3 Edmonton Oilers<\/a><\/p>\n

Monday’s games<\/p>\n

Note: All times ET. All games not on TNT or NHL Network are available to stream on ESPN+<\/a> (local blackout restrictions apply).<\/p>\n

Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> at Montreal Canadiens<\/a>, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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>Dallas Stars<\/a> at Detroit Red Wings<\/a>, 7 p.m. (NHL Network)<\/p>\n

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>New York Rangers<\/a> at Florida Panthers<\/a>, 7 p.m.<\/p>\n

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>Utah Hockey Club<\/a> at Nashville Predators<\/a>, 8 p.m.<\/p>\n

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>Los Angeles Kings<\/a> at Edmonton Oilers<\/a>, 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

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>San Jose Sharks<\/a> at Vancouver Canucks<\/a>, 10 p.m.<\/p>\n

Sunday’s scoreboard<\/p>\n

Ottawa Senators<\/a> 4, Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> 3 (OT)<\/p>\n

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>New York Islanders<\/a> 1, New Jersey Devils<\/a> 0<\/p>\n

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>Boston Bruins<\/a> 4, Pittsburgh Penguins<\/a> 1<\/p>\n

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>Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> 4, Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> 1<\/p>\n

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>Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> 7, Buffalo Sabres<\/a> 4<\/p>\n

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>Columbus Blue Jackets<\/a> 4, Washington Capitals<\/a> 1<\/p>\n

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>Edmonton Oilers<\/a> 4, Winnipeg Jets<\/a> 1<\/p>\n

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>Calgary Flames<\/a> 5, San Jose Sharks<\/a> 2<\/p>\n

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>Colorado Avalanche<\/a> 4, Anaheim Ducks<\/a> 2<\/p>\n

Expanded standings
Atlantic Division\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 104<\/p>\n

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>Regulation wins: 40<\/p>\n

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>Playoff position: A1<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 106.6<\/p>\n

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>Next game: @ BUF (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

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Points: 100<\/p>\n

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>Regulation wins: 40<\/p>\n

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>Playoff position: A2<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 102.5<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. FLA (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

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Points: 98<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 37<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: A3<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 100.5<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. NYR (Monday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

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Points: 94<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 34<\/p>\n

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>Playoff position: WC1<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 96.4<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. CHI (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

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Points: 88<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 29<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: WC2<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 90.2<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. CHI (Monday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 94.4%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 81<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 29<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 3<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 84.1<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. DAL (Monday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

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Points: 77<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 78.9<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. TOR (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

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Points: 75<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 26<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 1<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 75.9<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. NJ (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

Metro Division\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 109<\/p>\n

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>Regulation wins: 42<\/p>\n

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>Playoff position: M1<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 111.7<\/p>\n

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>Next game: @ NYI (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 99<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 42<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: M2<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 101.5<\/p>\n

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>Next game: @ MTL (Wednesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

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Points: 89<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 36<\/p>\n

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>Playoff position: M3<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 91.2<\/p>\n

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>Next game: @ BOS (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 85<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 87.1<\/p>\n

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>Next game: @ PHI (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 5.6%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: 2<\/p>\n

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Points: 82<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 84.1<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. WSH (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 81<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 33<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 83.0<\/p>\n

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>Next game: @ FLA (Monday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 78<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 23<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 1<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 79.0<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. WSH (Thursday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 76<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 21<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 77.9<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. CBJ (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

Central Division\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 114<\/p>\n

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>Regulation wins: 43<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: C1<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 1<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 115.4<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. ANA (Wednesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 106<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 41<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: C2<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 108.7<\/p>\n

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>Next game: @ DET (Monday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 102<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 40<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: C3<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 0<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 102<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 95<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 33<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: WC1<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 1<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 96.2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: vs. ANA (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 98.3%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 94<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 31<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: WC2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 1<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 95.2<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. UTA (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 90.6%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 87<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 29<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 89.2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: @ NSH (Monday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 66<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 23<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 67.7<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: vs. UTA (Monday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 57<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 20<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 58.4<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: @ MTL (Monday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

Pacific Division\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 107<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 45<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: P1<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 109.7<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: @ CGY (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 101<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 41<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: P3<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 3<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 104.8<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: @ EDM (Monday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 99<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 35<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: P2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 101.5<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: vs. LA (Monday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 100%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 92<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 30<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 94.3<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: s. VGK (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 11.1%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: 3<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 88<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 90.2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: vs. SJ (Monday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 78<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 24<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Points pace: 80.0<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: @ MIN (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 76<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

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>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 1<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 76.9<\/p>\n

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>Next game: vs. LA (Tuesday)<\/p>\n

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>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

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>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

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Points: 51<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 14<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff position: N\/A<\/p>\n

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>Games left: 2<\/p>\n

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>Points pace: 52.3<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Next game: @ VAN (Monday)<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Playoff chances: 0%<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Tragic number: E<\/p>\n

Note: A “p” means that the team has clinched the Presidents’ Trophy as the top team in the regular season. A “z” means that the team has clinched the top record in the conference. A “y” means that the team has clinched the division title. An “x” means that the team has clinched a playoff berth. An “e” means that the team has been eliminated from playoff contention.<\/p>\n

Race for the No. 1 pick<\/p>\n

The NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order of the first round, so the team that finishes in last place is not guaranteed the No. 1 selection. As of 2021, a team can move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so only 11 teams are eligible for the No. 1 pick. More details on the process are here<\/a>. Matthew Schaefer, a defenseman for the OHL’s Erie Otters, is No. 1 on the draft board<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Points: 51<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 14<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 57<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 20<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 66<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 23<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 75<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 26<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 76<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 76<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 21<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 77<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 78<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 23<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 78<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 24<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 81<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 33<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 81<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 29<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 82<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 85<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 87<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 29<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 88<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 28<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Points: 92<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

>Regulation wins: 30<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

]<\/p>\n

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