Every workforce has round 20 video games final this season — even if Aaron Ekblad might be lacking all 18 of the Florida Panthers’ final regular-season video games because of a suspension — however it isn’t too early to appear forward on the dream matchups for the convention finals and Stanley Cup Ultimate.
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One of the most contests all through Tuesday’s 11-game slate is a conceivable Japanese Convention finals preview: the Tampa Bay Lightning discuss with the Carolina Hurricanes (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+/Hulu/Disney+) in a showdown between two groups constructed for postseason good fortune.
The winner would possibly not essentially have an edge as we head towards the postseason, however we will be able to take a look at the projections from Stathletes to peer the possibility of a rematch later this spring.
In step with the Stathletes style, the Hurricanes have the easiest probabilities of making the ECF, at 48.2%, adopted by means of the Panthers (38.2%), Washington Capitals (30.6%) after which the Lightning (29.8%); the Toronto Maple Leafs spherical out the highest 5 at 18.6%.
If it comes all the way down to the Canes and Lightning, Tampa Bay has the ancient higher hand, profitable the groups’ lone collection towards each and every different, albeit all through the relatively peculiar 2021 playoffs, when the ones two groups have been within the realigned Central Department (together with the Panthers, Chicago Blackhawks, Dallas Stars, Detroit Pink Wings and Nashville Predators).
There may be a large number of runway left till the general day of the season April 17, and we’re going to will let you stay observe of all of it at the NHL playoff watch. As we traverse the general stretch, we’re going to supply element on the entire playoff races — together with the groups jockeying for place within the 2025 NHL draft lottery.
Observe: Playoff chances are high that by way of Stathletes.
Bounce forward:
Present playoff matchups
Lately’s agenda
The previous day’s ratings
Expanded standings
Race for No. 1 pick out
Present playoff matchups
Japanese Convention
A1 Florida Panthers vs. WC1 Ottawa Senators
A2 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. A3 Tampa Bay Lightning
M1 Washington Capitals vs. WC2 Columbus Blue Jackets
M2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. M3 New Jersey Devils
Western Convention
C1 Winnipeg Jets vs. WC2 Calgary Flames
C2 Dallas Stars vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche
P1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. WC1 Minnesota Wild
P2 Edmonton Oilers vs. P3 Los Angeles Kings
Tuesday’s video games
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Florida Panthers at Boston Bruins, 7 p.m.
Columbus Blue Jackets at New Jersey Devils, 7 p.m.
Ottawa Senators at Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
Vegas Golden Knights at Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Carolina Hurricanes, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+/Hulu/Disney+)
Colorado Avalanche at Minnesota Wild, 8 p.m.
New York Rangers at Winnipeg Jets, 8 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens at Vancouver Canucks, 10 p.m.
Washington Capitals at Anaheim Geese, 10 p.m.
New York Islanders at Los Angeles Kings, 10:30 p.m.
Nashville Predators at San Jose Sharks, 10:30 p.m.
Monday’s scoreboard
Buffalo Sabres 3, Edmonton Oilers 2
Ottawa Senators 2, Detroit Pink Wings 1
Colorado Avalanche 3, Chicago Blackhawks 0
Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Utah Hockey Membership 3 (SO)
Expanded standings
Atlantic Department
Issues: 83
Legislation wins: 34
Playoff place: A1
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 106.3
Subsequent recreation: @ BOS (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 81
Legislation wins: 31
Playoff place: A2
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 103.8
Subsequent recreation: vs. FLA (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 78
Legislation wins: 32
Playoff place: A3
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 101.5
Subsequent recreation: @ CAR (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 71
Legislation wins: 24
Playoff place: WC1
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 92.4
Subsequent recreation: @ PHI (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 91.6%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 66
Legislation wins: 21
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 85.9
Subsequent recreation: @ VAN (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 9.7%
Tragic quantity: 35
Issues: 66
Legislation wins: 22
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 84.6
Subsequent recreation: vs. BUF (Wednesday)
Playoff possibilities: 9.4%
Tragic quantity: 33
Issues: 66
Legislation wins: 22
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 83.3
Subsequent recreation: vs. FLA (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 5.6%
Tragic quantity: 31
Issues: 56
Legislation wins: 21
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 72.9
Subsequent recreation: @ DET (Wednesday)
Playoff possibilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 25
Metro Department
Issues: 92
Legislation wins: 35
Playoff place: M1
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 117.9
Subsequent recreation: @ ANA (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 80
Legislation wins: 33
Playoff place: M2
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 102.5
Subsequent recreation: vs. TB (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 74
Legislation wins: 30
Playoff place: M3
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 93.4
Subsequent recreation: vs. CBJ (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 93.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 70
Legislation wins: 23
Playoff place: WC2
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 91.1
Subsequent recreation: @ NJ (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 42.1%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 68
Legislation wins: 29
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 87.1
Subsequent recreation: @ WPG (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 28.1%
Tragic quantity: 35
Issues: 65
Legislation wins: 23
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 20
Issues tempo: 86.0
Subsequent recreation: @ LA (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 16.9%
Tragic quantity: 36
Issues: 62
Legislation wins: 17
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 78.2
Subsequent recreation: vs. OTT (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 2.4%
Tragic quantity: 27
Issues: 60
Legislation wins: 17
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 16
Issues tempo: 74.6
Subsequent recreation: vs. VGK (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 0.3%
Tragic quantity: 23
Central Department
Issues: 92
Legislation wins: 36
Playoff place: C1
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 116.1
Subsequent recreation: @ PIT (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 86
Legislation wins: 35
Playoff place: C2
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 110.2
Subsequent recreation: @ WPG (Friday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 80
Legislation wins: 34
Playoff place: C3
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 100.9
Subsequent recreation: @ MIN (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 76
Legislation wins: 29
Playoff place: WC1
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 97.4
Subsequent recreation: s. COL (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 91.1%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 69
Legislation wins: 22
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 87.1
Subsequent recreation: @ PIT (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities: 29.9%
Tragic quantity: 34
Issues: 67
Legislation wins: 20
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 85.8
Subsequent recreation: vs. ANA (Wednesday)
Playoff possibilities: 25.7%
Tragic quantity: 34
Issues: 55
Legislation wins: 20
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 71.6
Subsequent recreation: @ SJ (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 0.1%
Tragic quantity: 24
Issues: 49
Legislation wins: 17
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 61.8
Subsequent recreation: @ SJ (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 14
Pacific Department
Issues: 82
Legislation wins: 35
Playoff place: P1
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 106.7
Subsequent recreation: @ PIT (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 78
Legislation wins: 27
Playoff place: P2
Video games left: 18
Issues tempo: 99.9
Subsequent recreation: @ NJ (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.8%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 75
Legislation wins: 29
Playoff place: P3
Video games left: 20
Issues tempo: 99.2
Subsequent recreation: vs. NYI (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 97.3%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 70
Legislation wins: 24
Playoff place: WC2
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 91.1
Subsequent recreation: vs. VAN (Wednesday)
Playoff possibilities: 35.6%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 69
Legislation wins: 23
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 89.8
Subsequent recreation: vs. MTL (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 20.4%
Tragic quantity: 38
Issues: 63
Legislation wins: 20
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Issues tempo: 82.0
Subsequent recreation: vs. WSH (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: 0.3%
Tragic quantity: 32
Issues: 58
Legislation wins: 22
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 73.2
Subsequent recreation: vs. MTL (Wednesday)
Playoff possibilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 23
Issues: 43
Legislation wins: 12
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 17
Issues tempo: 54.3
Subsequent recreation: vs. NSH (Tuesday)
Playoff possibilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 8
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