Who will get the Second (final) Wildcard Spot in the Eastern Conference of the NHL Playoffs?
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EditVia http://www.playoffstatus.com/nhl/easternstandings.html --> note they also have forecasted probabilities (the values below were from 8 April).
Washington Capitals: Led by the legendary Alex Ovechkin, who is eyeing the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer record, the Capitals blend veteran experience with the drive for another playoff run. Their schedule includes critical matchups against direct competitors. (10%)
Pittsburgh Penguins: Sidney Crosby's exceptional season highlights the Penguins' late surge. With Crosby's leadership and a streak of recent wins, they are a formidable contender, facing important games against teams like the Redwings and Islanders. (13%)
Detroit Red Wings: A young, storied team eyeing their first playoff appearance since 2016. With the leadership of Patrick Kane and Dylan Larkin, and additional games in hand, they have a significant opportunity to clinch a spot. (58%)
New York Islanders: Currently in a playoff position, they risk falling to the wildcard spot amidst a challenging schedule. Their performance against top teams in their remaining games will be crucial to their playoff hopes. (13%)
Links for each team's schedule below:
- Islander's Schedule (Final Game April 17th @ 7:00 PM)
- Redwings Schedule (Final Game April 16th @ 7:00 PM)
- Capitals Schedule (Final Game April 16th @ 7:00 PM)
- Penguins Schedule (Final Game April 17th @ 7:00 PM)