Playoff percentages: Maple Leafs alive and well, Kings on life support
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Through the remainder of the regular season, we'll take a look at how the night's action impacts the playoff race, highlighting which teams' postseason odds went up or down significantly.
Only five games on the schedule Monday night, but they featured a few playoff hopefuls.
It was a good night for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, Nashville Predators, a bad one for the Boston Bruins, and a horrific one for the Los Angeles Kings.
Here's a look at the most significant swings with respect to playoff hopes:
Eastern Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leafs | W 4-2 vs. Bruins | 73.5% | +10% |
| Bruins | L 2-4 vs. Leafs | 84.4% | -6.1% |
| Islanders | Off | 24.1% | -2.1% |
Western Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | L 0-2 vs. Oilers | 4.1 | -5.8 |
| Oilers | W 2-0 vs. Kings | 99.9 | +0.3 |
| Predators | W 3-1 vs. Coyotes | 97.3% | +4.2% |
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.
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