NHL playoff standings: Canucks or Flames for last wild card?
The two Pacific Division clubs vying for one spot face off Wednesday night in Alberta. Plus, updated playoff projections, draft lottery outlook, more.
Which NHL Teams Will Remain In The East's Wild-Card Battle?
The Devils almost assuredly will be a playoff team, but they could take on the powerhouse Florida Panthers or Washington Capitals in the first round if they fall into a wild-card spot. Even if they stay third in the division, they’ll likely face the Carolina Hurricanes in Round 1.
Canucks visit Flames as wild-card race heats up in West
Neither team is in a do-or-die situation, but both sides know the importance of their meeting when the Vancouver Canucks visit the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night.
Differing paths for Flames, Canucks converge in playoff-esque matchup
The season-opening win for the Flames over the Canucks set the tone for the year — for both clubs. Despite their differing paths, here they are at the same spot, competing for the Western Conference’s final wild-card berth.
Who Remains In The NHL's Western Wild-Card Battle?
The Flames will need star rookie goalie Dustin Wolf to continue to give them a chance of succeeding, but it’s now on Calgary’s veterans – center Nazem Kadri, left winger Jonathan Huberdeau, and blueliners MacKenzie Weegar and Rasmus Andersson – to do the heavy lifting and outlast the Flames’ competition.
Senators, Blue Jackets, Rangers and Bruins lead an East wild-card playoff race full of surprises
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In pursuit of a wild-card spot, streaking Blues meet Penguins
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Blues’ path to playoffs: Remaining opponents, head-to-head records, strength of schedule
The Blues have 17 games remaining in the regular season, and have the easiest strength of schedule of any team in the NHL.
With 20 games left, the Flyers are still in playoff contention. A tough stretch lies ahead.
Entering Wednesday night, the Orange and Black are four points out of the second wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.