Playoff Percentages: Ducks lose costly game, Blues keep rolling
Through the remainder of the regular season, we'll take a look at how the night's action impacts the playoff races, while highlighting which teams' postseason odds went up or down significantly.
Western Conference
The Anaheim Ducks suffered an embarrassing loss at the hands of the bottom-feeding Canucks, putting their playoff chances in doubt.
Meanwhile, the St. Louis Blues stayed hot with a massive victory - their sixth in a row - over the Sharks, snapping San Jose's eight-game winning streak in the process. The Blues now hold the first wild-card spot in the West.
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | 3-2 OTW vs. SJ | 80.8% | +13.3% |
| Ducks | 4-1 L vs. VAN | 67.6 | -16.2% |
Eastern Conference
In the East, the Devils walked away with a crucial victory over the Hurricanes. The Panthers now trail New Jersey by three points, but have two games in hand.
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jackets | 7-3 W vs. EDM | 93.9% | +5.1% |
| Devils | 4-3 W vs. CAR | 70.7% | +6.6% |
| Panthers | Off | 52.2% | -7.8% |
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.