Western & Eastern Conference wild card races

[Machiavelli]

Barring a miraculous run, it looks like the only question league-wide is whether the Avs or the Wild will be in the playoffs.

I'd much MUCH rather watch Iginla than the soul-sucking Wild, so go Colorado.

[Poe969]

Yaaaaa Iggy. Boooo Jones.

[Tsawwassen]

After Saturday's games

Predators and Ducks win in regulation
Wild win in the shootout
Avalanche, Kings, and Sharks lost in regulation


Anaheim 64 gp (37-19-8) 34 ROW, 82 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Los Angeles 64 gp (38-22-4) 36 ROW, 80 pts--secondin the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 66 gp (32-22-12) 30 ROW, 78 pts
San Jose 64 gp (35-23-6) 32 ROW, 76 pts--third in the Pacific Division
2. Minnesota 66 gp (31-25-10) 30 ROW, 72 pts
3. Colorado 67 gp (33-30-4) 30 ROW, 70 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Ducks have passed the Kings.

[Tsawwassen]

After Sunday's games

Wild lost in regulation


Anaheim 64 gp (37-19-8) 34 ROW, 82 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Los Angeles 64 gp (38-22-4) 36 ROW, 80 pts--second in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 66 gp (32-22-12) 30 ROW, 78 pts
San Jose 64 gp (35-23-6) 32 ROW, 76 pts--third in the Pacific Division
2. Minnesota 67 gp (31-26-10) 30 ROW, 72 pts
3. Colorado 67 gp (33-30-4) 30 ROW, 70 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Ducks have passed the Kings.

[Enoch Root]

And the Toilet Bowl after last night's action (Games remaining / Games under .500 / ROWs):

No change in the order, but Toronto is starting to separate themselves.

TML: 18 / 12 / 16
EDM: 14 / 9 / 22
CAL: 17 / 7 / 25
WPG: 17 / 6 / 25
BUF: 16 / 5 / 25
CBJ: 16 / 4 / 22
ARI: 17 / 3 / 27
VAN: 18 / 2 / 21

Flames draft odds at 28th:

1st: 11.50%
2nd: 11.43%
3rd: 11.26%
4th: 14.20%
5th: 37.81%
6th: 13.80%

[Erick Estrada]

Buffalo caught a lot of flack for the obvious tank last season but the Leafs have arguably stripped their roster down more as it's the closest to an AHL roster we have possibly ever seen in the NHL.

I'm having trouble understanding why finishing 3rd means you have better odds of dropping two spots than any other movement. I assume it has to do with the odds of being leapfrogged by two teams. Still it kind of blows as we all know Edmonton is likely going to remain top 2 or nab the first overall pick while the hard luck Flames likely move to 5th.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I'm having trouble understanding why finishing 3rd means you have better odds of dropping two spots than any other movement. I assume it has to do with the odds of being leapfrogged by two teams. Still it kind of blows as we all know Edmonton is likely going to remain top 2 or nab the first overall pick while the hard luck Flames likely move to 5th.

Correct - basically, the Flames have better odds than any one team of picking in that spot, but all other teams combined have greater odds of knocking them down. That being said, they have a 1/3 chance of picking top 3, which isn't bad.

EDIT: For example, the 30th place team in the NHL has a 47.5% chance of drafting fourth.

[Tsawwassen]

After Monday's games

Kings and Avalanche win in regulation
Sharks win in overtime
Ducks lost in the shootout


Anaheim 65 gp (37-19-9) 34 ROW, 83 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Los Angeles 65 gp (39-22-4) 37 ROW, 82 pts--second in the Pacific Division
San Jose 65 gp (36-23-6) 33 ROW, 78 pts--third in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 66 gp (32-22-12) 30 ROW, 78 pts
2. Minnesota 67 gp (31-26-10) 30 ROW, 72 pts
3. Colorado 68 gp (34-30-4) 31 ROW, 72 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Ducks have passed the Kings.

[hwy19man]

After Tuesday's games

Sharks and Predators win in regulation



Anaheim 65 gp (37-19-9) 34 ROW, 83 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Los Angeles 65 gp (38-21-4) 37 ROW, 82 pts--second in the Pacific Division
San Jose 66 gp (37-23-6) 34 ROW, 80 pts--third in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 67 gp (34-22-12) 32 ROW, 80 pts
2. Minnesota 67 gp (31-26-10) 30 ROW, 72 pts
3. Colorado 68 gp (34-30-4) 31 ROW, 72 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Ducks have passed the Kings.

[hwy19man]

After Wednesday's games

Avalanche win in regulation
Kings win in overtime
Blues win in the shootout
Blackhawks lose in the shootout
Predators lose in overtime
Ducks lose in regulation


Chicago 68 gp (41-21-6) 40 ROW, 88 pts--first in the Central Division
Dallas 68 gp (40-20-8) 38 ROW, 88 pts--second in the Central Division
St. Louis 68 gp (39-20-9) 34 ROW, 87 pts--third in the Central Division
Los Angeles 66 gp (40-22-4) 38 ROW, 84 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Anaheim 66 gp (37-20-9) 34 ROW, 83 pts--second in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 68 gp (34-22-13) 32 ROW, 81 pts
San Jose 66 gp (37-23-6) 34 ROW, 80 pts--third in the Pacific Division
2. Colorado 69 gp (35-30-4) 32 ROW, 74 pts
3. Minnesota 67 gp (31-27-10) 30 ROW, 72 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Central Division teams are added as the western conference standings get tighter and the Predators are closing on their division rivals.

[Tsawwassen]

After Thursday's games

Avalanche win in regulation
Kings win in overtime
Blues win in the shootout
Blackhawks lose in the shootout
Predators lose in overtime
Ducks lose in regulation


Chicago 68 gp (41-21-6) 40 ROW, 88 pts--first in the Central Division
Dallas 68 gp (40-20-8) 38 ROW, 88 pts--second in the Central Division
St. Louis 68 gp (39-20-9) 34 ROW, 87 pts--third in the Central Division
Los Angeles 66 gp (40-22-4) 38 ROW, 84 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Anaheim 66 gp (37-20-9) 34 ROW, 83 pts--second in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 68 gp (34-22-13) 32 ROW, 81 pts
San Jose 66 gp (37-23-6) 34 ROW, 80 pts--third in the Pacific Division
2. Colorado 69 gp (35-30-4) 32 ROW, 74 pts
3. Minnesota 68 gp (31-27-10) 30 ROW, 72 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Central Division teams are added as the western conference standings get tighter and the Predators are closing on their division rivals.

[Enoch Root]

Heading into the weekend... (Games remaining / Games under .500 / ROWs):

TML: 16 / 11 / 16
EDM: 12 / 9 / 23
WPG: 15 / 8 / 25
BUF: 13 / 6 / 25
CAL: 15 / 6 / 26
ARI: 15 / 4 / 27
CBJ: 15 / 3 / 23
VAN: 16 / 2 / 22

With a win and an OTL, the Flames climb (drop?) 2 spots. WPG makes a big move with 2 more losses. And CBJ continue to climb the standings, passing ARI.

Flames draft odds at 26th (73.72% chance of drafting 5th or worse):

1st: 8.50%
2nd: 7.50%
3rd: 9.01%
4th: 0%
5th: 9.09%
6th: 35.46%
7th: 25.47%
8th: 3.70%

[Tsawwassen]

After Friday's games

Blues and Stars win in regulation
Ducks and Blackhawks lose in regulation


Dallas 69 gp (41-20-8) 39 ROW, 90 pts--first in the Central Division
St. Louis 69 gp (40-20-9) 35 ROW, 89 pts--second in the Central Division
Chicago 69 gp (41-22-6) 40 ROW, 88 pts--third in the Central Division
Los Angeles 66 gp (40-22-4) 38 ROW, 84 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Anaheim 67 gp (37-21-9) 34 ROW, 83 pts--second in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 68 gp (34-22-13) 32 ROW, 81 pts
San Jose 66 gp (37-23-6) 34 ROW, 80 pts--third in the Pacific Division
2. Colorado 69 gp (35-30-4) 32 ROW, 74 pts
3. Minnesota 68 gp (31-27-10) 30 ROW, 72 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Central Division teams are added as the western conference standings get tighter and the Predators are closing on their division rivals.

[hwy19man]

After Saturday's games

Wild and Sharks win in regulation
Blues win in overtime
Stars and Kings lose in overtime
Avalanche and Predators lose in regulation


Dallas 70 gp (41-20-9) 40 ROW, 91 pts--first in the Central Division
St. Louis 70 gp (41-20-9) 36 ROW, 91 pts--second in the Central Division
Chicago 69 gp (41-22-6) 40 ROW, 88 pts--third in the Central Division
Los Angeles 67 gp (40-22-5) 38 ROW, 85 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Anaheim 67 gp (37-21-9) 34 ROW, 83 pts--second in the Pacific Division
San Jose 68 gp (38-24-6) 35 ROW, 82 pts--third in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 69 gp (34-22-13) 32 ROW, 81 pts
2. Colorado 70 gp (35-31-4) 32 ROW, 74 pts
3. Minnesota 69 gp (32-27-10) 31 ROW, 74 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Central Division teams are added as the western conference standings get tighter and the Predators are closing on their division rivals.

[Enoch Root]

After the weekend... (Games remaining / Games under .500 / ROWs):

TOR: 14 / 11 / 17
EDM: 11 / 10 / 23
WPG: 14 / 7 / 26
CAL: 14 / 7 / 26
CBJ: 13 / 5 / 23
BUF: 12 / 5 / 26
ARI: 13 / 2 / 29
VAN: 15 / 1 / 23

With a Jet win and a Calgary loss, the two teams are dead even again. CBJ got themselves back into the race with a couple losses. And ARI have taken themselves out of it after sweeping through Alberta.

Flames draft odds at 27th:

1st: 9.50%
2nd: 9.68%
3rd: 9.82%
4th: 3.15%
5th: 27.31%
6th: 33.19%
7th: 7.36%

[hwy19man]

After Sunday's games

No western conference teams were in action


Dallas 70 gp (41-20-9) 40 ROW, 91 pts--first in the Central Division
St. Louis 70 gp (41-20-9) 36 ROW, 91 pts--second in the Central Division
Chicago 69 gp (41-22-6) 40 ROW, 88 pts--third in the Central Division
Los Angeles 67 gp (40-22-5) 38 ROW, 85 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Anaheim 67 gp (37-21-9) 34 ROW, 83 pts--second in the Pacific Division
San Jose 68 gp (38-24-6) 35 ROW, 82 pts--third in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 69 gp (34-22-13) 32 ROW, 81 pts
2. Colorado 70 gp (35-31-4) 32 ROW, 74 pts
3. Minnesota 69 gp (32-27-10) 31 ROW, 74 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division. The Central Division teams are added as the western conference standings get tighter and the Predators are closing on their division rivals.

[hwy19man]

After Sunday's games for the eastern conference

Penguins and Lightning win in regulation
Rangers, Hurricanes and Red Wings lose in regulation


Boston 70 gp (39-23-8) 35 ROW, 86 pts--first in the Atlantic Division and second in the conference
Tampa Bay 69 gp (40-24-5) 37 ROW, 85 pts--second in the Atlantic Division
Rangers 69 gp (39-23-7) 36 ROW, 85 pts--second in the Metropolitan Division
Florida 68 gp (38-21-9) 31 ROW, 85 pts--third in the Atlantic Division
Islanders 67 gp (37-21-9) 33 ROW, 83 pts--third in the Metropolitan Division
1. Pittsburgh 69 gp (36-24-8) 34 ROW, 80 pts--fourth in the Metropolitan Division
2. Detroit 69 gp (34-24-11) 32 ROW, 79 pts--fourth in the Atlantic Division
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3. Philadelphia 67 gp (32-23-12) 30 ROW, 76 pts
4. Carolina 69 gp (31-26-12) 30 ROW, 74 pts
5. New Jersey 69 gp (33-29-7) 31 ROW, 73 pts
6. Ottawa 70 gp (32-30-8) 26 ROW, 72 pts
7. Montreal 69 gp (32-31-6) 27 ROW, 70 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division.

[Tsawwassen]

After Monday's games

Kings, Ducks, and Predators win in regulation
Blackhawks and Blues lose in regulation


Dallas 70 gp (41-20-9) 40 ROW, 91 pts--first in the Central Division
St. Louis 71 gp (41-21-9) 36 ROW, 91 pts--second in the Central Division
Chicago 70 gp (41-23-6) 40 ROW, 88 pts--third in the Central Division
Los Angeles 68 gp (41-22-5) 39 ROW, 87 pts--first in the Pacific Division
Anaheim 68 gp (38-21-9) 35 ROW, 85 pts--second in the Pacific Division
1. Nashville 70 gp (35-22-13) 33 ROW, 83 pts--fourth in the Central Division
San Jose 68 gp (38-24-6) 35 ROW, 82 pts--third in the Pacific Division
2. Colorado 70 gp (35-31-4) 32 ROW, 74 pts
3. Minnesota 69 gp (32-27-10) 31 ROW, 74 pts





After Monday's games for the eastern conference

Islanders win in regulation
Panthers and Devils lose in regulation


Boston 70 gp (39-23-8) 35 ROW, 86 pts--first in the Atlantic Division and second in the conference
Tampa Bay 69 gp (40-24-5) 37 ROW, 85 pts--second in the Atlantic Division
Rangers 69 gp (39-23-7) 36 ROW, 85 pts--second in the Metropolitan Division
Islanders 68 gp (38-21-9) 34 ROW, 85 pts--third in the Metropolitan Division
Florida 69 gp (38-22-9) 31 ROW, 85 pts--third in the Atlantic Division
1. Pittsburgh 69 gp (36-24-8) 34 ROW, 80 pts--fourth in the Metropolitan Division
2. Detroit 69 gp (34-24-11) 32 ROW, 79 pts--fourth in the Atlantic Division
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3. Philadelphia 67 gp (32-23-12) 30 ROW, 76 pts
4. Carolina 69 gp (31-26-12) 30 ROW, 74 pts
5. New Jersey 70 gp (33-30-7) 31 ROW, 73 pts
6. Ottawa 70 gp (32-30-8) 26 ROW, 72 pts
7. Montreal 69 gp (32-31-6) 27 ROW, 70 pts

There are 2 wildcard playoff spots available. Teams in the smaller font are in a playoff spot because they are in either 1st, 2nd, or 3rd place in their division.

[JJ1532]

Massive game tonight between the Flyers and Red Wings. A win for the Flyers tonight in regulation would put them 1 point behind the Wings with 2 games in hand. A win in OT still puts them 2 behind.

But a Red Wings win would see them go 5 points clear, so even if the Flyers won their 2 games in hand, they'd still be behind them. Flyers can't afford to lose this game.

[Philly06Cup]

It's possible Car/NJ/OTT goes on a run, but it's strange how lackluster the playoff race is this year. So many ugly, ugly teams.