The Final 10 Games
04/12/2022
By: Jeff Yoder
NHL Playoff Picture With 10 Games Left in Regular Season
Before the NBA Playoffs commence tonight, we’re taking the opportunity to line up the NHL postseason picture. Ten games remain in the regular season and the divsional races are all but locked. The Eastern Conference picture looks crystal clear with eight teams head and shoulders above the rest, but the West will be a dogfight until the last day. Let’s peep the playoff picture and the individual races for the final three weeks.
NHL Playoff Picture
Metropolitan
1. Hurricanes (102 pts)
2. Rangers (100 pts)
3. Penguins (94 pts)
4. Capitals (90 pts)
In the Hunt: Islanders (75 pts), Blue Jackets (74 pts)
Atlantic
1. Panthers (108 pts)
2. Maple Leafs (100 pts)
3. Lightning (96 pts)
4. Bruins (95 pts)
In the Hunt: N/A
Central
1. Avalanche (110 pts)
2. Wild (94 pts)
3. Blues (94 pts)
4. Predators (87 pts)
In the Hunt: Stars (86 pts), Jets (81 pts)
Pacific
1. Flames (97 pts)
2. Oilers (90 pts)
3. Kings (86 pts)
4. Golden Knights (84 pts)
In the Hunt: Canucks (80 pts)
Points: C. McDavid (EDM) — 108 pts
Goals: A. Matthews (TOR) — 58 goals
Assists: J. Huberdeau (FLA) — 77 assists
Additional Storylines
NHL: Ducks Eliminated From Playoffs for 4th Straight Season
SportsNet: Jets Down Canadiens to Continue ‘Desperation Mode’ Playoff Chase
ESPN: NHL Insiders Debate the Week Ahead: Best Matchups, Playoff Races & Players to Watch
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