Playoff percentages: Panthers, Avs take big hit
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.
A pair of one-goal games on Wednesday night resulted in serious hits to the playoff chances for two clubs.
Eastern Conference
The Florida Panthers fell victim to the Maple Leafs in Toronto, leaving them three points behind the New Jersey Devils.
Florida still has a game in hand, but time is definitely running out to make up the difference, as evidenced by the hit taken by the loss.
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devils | Off | 75% | +4.3% |
| Panthers | 4-3 L vs. TOR | 35.9% | -16.3% |
Western Conference
Similarly, the Colorado Avalanche failed to take advantage of a game in hand on the Anaheim Ducks, losing a tight contest against the Philadelphia Flyers.
Colorado trails Anaheim by a single point, and while both teams have five games remaining, the Ducks now hold the advantage.
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ducks | Off | 74.8% | +7.2% |
| Avalanche | 2-1 L vs. PHI | 49.7% | -16.6% |
No other team has lower than an 87.9% chance of making the playoffs.
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.