NHL playoff standings: Submit-trade deadline replace on races

The 2024 NHL commerce deadline handed on Friday afternoon. For many who would possibly’ve missed something, our reporters recognized the winners and losers and in addition graded 23 of the most important strikes this commerce season. However now that there can be no extra offers, it is time for the frenzy to the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs to start in earnest.

Having a look on the present standings, Saturday’s schedule presents some fascinating clashes because the contenders are sorted from the groups that may in the end be within the draft lottery combine.

One workforce that may consider it is unjustifiably in an unlucky place is the New Jersey Devils, a juggernaut from final season that’s six factors again of the Japanese Convention wild card with two groups to leap, as nicely. The Devils will sq. off in opposition to the Carolina Hurricanes (12:30 p.m. ET, ABC and ESPN+) as each single level issues from right here on out. The Devils fired coach Lindy Ruff earlier this week, then traded winger Tyler Toffoli and defenseman Colin Miller to the Winnipeg Jets earlier than utterly remaking their goaltending depth by buying Jake Allen and Kaapo Kahkonen on Friday. Is it too late for them to mount a run?

Out West, the Calgary Flames — additionally six factors again of a wild-card spot — had been busy sending gamers elsewhere throughout commerce season. Elias Lindholm (dealt forward of the All-Star Recreation), Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin are out — however the workforce did retain goaltender Jacob Markstrom, and the Flames have gone 6-4-0 of their previous 10 video games to take care of their spot within the race. They will go to the Florida Panthers (4 p.m. ET, NHL Energy Play on ESPN+), who added some tantalizing gamers forward of the deadline to a workforce that appears as sturdy as any.

The Philadelphia Flyers are attempting to string the needle of staying within the playoff image (they’re at present third within the Metropolitan Division) whereas additionally constructing for the longer term. Their strikes this week mirrored that scenario, and tonight they will tackle the Tampa Bay Lightning (7 p.m. ET, NHL Energy Play on ESPN+), who’re attempting to increase their very own playoff streak and added Anthony Duclair and Matt Dumba as depth.

And in one of many nightcaps, the Jets will face off in opposition to the Vancouver Canucks (10 p.m. ET, NHL Energy Play on ESPN+) in a doable Western Convention finals preview. The Canucks made their greatest strikes early, whereas the Jets waited to strike on Toffoli and Miller after including Sean Monahan in early February.

As we enter the ultimate stretch of the common season, it is time to verify in on all of the playoff races — together with the groups jockeying for place within the 2024 NHL draft lottery.

Word: Playoff chances are high by way of Stathletes.

Soar forward:
Present playoff matchups
Right this moment’s schedule
Final night time’s scores
Expanded standings
Race for No. 1 decide

Present playoff matchups

Japanese Convention

A1 Florida Panthers vs. WC2 Tampa Bay Lightning
A2 Boston Bruins vs. A3 Toronto Maple Leafs
M1 New York Rangers vs. WC1 Detroit Pink Wings
M2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. M3 Philadelphia Flyers

Western Convention

C1 Dallas Stars vs. WC2 Vegas Golden Knights
C2 Winnipeg Jets vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche
P1 Vancouver Canucks vs. WC1 Nashville Predators
P2 Edmonton Oilers vs. P3 Los Angeles Kings

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Saturday’s video games

Word: All occasions Japanese. All video games not on TNT or NHL Community can be found by way of NHL Energy Play, which is included in an ESPN+ subscription (native blackout restrictions apply).

Edmonton Oilers at Buffalo Sabres, 12:30 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at New Jersey Devils, 12:30 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
Nashville Predators at Columbus Blue Jackets, 12:30 p.m.
Pittsburgh Penguins at Boston Bruins, 3 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
Calgary Flames at Florida Panthers, 4 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. (NHLN)
Philadelphia Flyers at Tampa Bay Lightning, 7 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals, 7 p.m.
Ottawa Senators at San Jose Sharks, 7 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at New York Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
Winnipeg Jets at Vancouver Canucks, 10 p.m.
Detroit Pink Wings at Vegas Golden Knights, 10 p.m.
Dallas Stars at Los Angeles Kings, 10:30 p.m.

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Friday’s scoreboard

Colorado Avalanche 2, Minnesota Wild 1 (OT)
Arizona Coyotes 4, Detroit Pink Wings 0
Dallas Stars 6, Anaheim Geese 2
Winnipeg Jets 3, Seattle Kraken 0

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Expanded standings

Atlantic Division

Factors: 90
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff place: A1
Video games left: 18
Factors tempo: 115
Subsequent sport: vs. CGY (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 89
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff place: A2
Video games left: 17
Factors tempo: 112
Subsequent sport: vs. PIT (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 80
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff place: A3
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 104
Subsequent sport: @ MTL (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.3%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 72
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff place: WC1
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 94
Subsequent sport: @ VGK (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 36.3%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 72
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff place: WC2
Video games left: 18
Factors tempo: 92
Subsequent sport: vs. PHI (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 77.8%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 63
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 18
Factors tempo: 81
Subsequent sport: vs. EDM (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 1.5%
Tragic quantity: 27

Factors: 58
Regulation wins: 14
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 76
Subsequent sport: vs. TOR (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 24

Factors: 54
Regulation wins: 19
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 21
Factors tempo: 73
Subsequent sport: @ SJ (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 24

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Metropolitan Division

Factors: 84
Regulation wins: 32
Playoff place: M1
Video games left: 20
Factors tempo: 111
Subsequent sport: vs. STL (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 80
Regulation wins: 31
Playoff place: M2
Video games left: 20
Factors tempo: 106
Subsequent sport: @ NJ (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 74
Regulation wins: 25
Playoff place: M3
Video games left: 18
Factors tempo: 95
Subsequent sport: @ TB (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 74.2%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 70
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 20
Factors tempo: 93
Subsequent sport: @ ANA (Sunday)
Playoff probabilities: 61.8%
Tragic quantity: 38

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 21
Factors tempo: 90
Subsequent sport: vs. CHI (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 32.8%
Tragic quantity: 37

Factors: 66
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 86
Subsequent sport: vs. CAR (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 13.3%
Tragic quantity: 32

Factors: 64
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 21
Factors tempo: 86
Subsequent sport: @ BOS (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 3.1%
Tragic quantity: 34

Factors: 54
Regulation wins: 17
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 70
Subsequent sport: vs. NSH (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 20

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Central Division

Factors: 87
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff place: C1
Video games left: 17
Factors tempo: 110
Subsequent sport: @ LA (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 85
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff place: C2
Video games left: 20
Factors tempo: 112
Subsequent sport: @ VAN (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 85
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff place: C3
Video games left: 17
Factors tempo: 107
Subsequent sport: @ CGY (Tuesday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 75
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff place: WC1
Video games left: 18
Factors tempo: 96
Subsequent sport: @ CBJ (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 77.5%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 87
Subsequent sport: @ NYR (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 2.1%
Tragic quantity: 32

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 18
Factors tempo: 86
Subsequent sport: vs. NSH (Sunday)
Playoff probabilities: 12.2%
Tragic quantity: 30

Factors: 57
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 18
Factors tempo: 73
Subsequent sport: @ CHI (Sunday)
Playoff probabilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 20

Factors: 37
Regulation wins: 11
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 48
Subsequent sport: @ WSH (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 2

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Pacific Division

Factors: 89
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff place: P1
Video games left: 17
Factors tempo: 112
Subsequent sport: vs. WPG (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 78
Regulation wins: 30
Playoff place: P2
Video games left: 21
Factors tempo: 105
Subsequent sport: @ BUF (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 75
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff place: P3
Video games left: 20
Factors tempo: 99
Subsequent sport: vs. DAL (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 93.3%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 73
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff place: WC2
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 95
Subsequent sport: vs. DET (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 76.6%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 20
Factors tempo: 89
Subsequent sport: @ FLA (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: 24.1%
Tragic quantity: 34

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 22
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 87
Subsequent sport: vs. VGK (Tuesday)
Playoff probabilities: 14.3%
Tragic quantity: 32

Factors: 49
Regulation wins: 17
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Factors tempo: 64
Subsequent sport: vs. NYI (Sunday)
Playoff probabilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 14

Factors: 37
Regulation wins: 11
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 20
Factors tempo: 49
Subsequent sport: vs. OTT (Saturday)
Playoff probabilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 4

P — Clinched Presidents’ Trophy; Y — Clinched division; X — Clinched playoff berth; E — Eradicated from playoff competition

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Race for the No. 1 decide

The NHL makes use of a draft lottery to find out the order of the primary spherical, so the workforce that finishes in final place will not be assured the No. 1 choice. As of 2021, a workforce can transfer up a most of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so solely 11 groups are eligible for the draw for the No. 1 decide. Full particulars on the method may be discovered right here. Sitting No. 1 on the draft board for this summer time is Macklin Celebrini, a freshman at Boston College.

Factors: 37
Regulation wins: 11

Factors: 37
Regulation wins: 11

Factors: 49
Regulation wins: 17

Factors: 54
Regulation wins: 19

Factors: 54
Regulation wins: 17

Factors: 57
Regulation wins: 21

Factors: 58
Regulation wins: 14

Factors: 63
Regulation wins: 24

Factors: 64
Regulation wins: 23

Factors: 66
Regulation wins: 26

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 23

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 26

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 24

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 22

Factors: 67
Regulation wins: 24

Factors: 70
Regulation wins: 20

* The Penguins’ first-round decide was traded to the Sharks as a part of the Erik Karlsson commerce. Nonetheless, it’s top-10 protected.