Playoff percentages: It's not looking good for the Panthers
Through the remainder of the regular season, we'll take a look at how the night's action impacts the playoff races, highlighting which teams' postseason odds went up or down significantly.
Eastern Conference
Sitting three points back of New Jersey with a game in hand, it's possible the Florida Panthers could leapfrog the Devils for the final position in the East.
But it's not about to get any easier after the Florida club squandered three points in three contests this month against the Ottawa Senators, the league's third-worst club.
That could come back to bite the Panthers, who will close out their final six games against some tougher opponents, including the Nashville Predators and three matches with the Eastern Conference-leading Boston Bruins.
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Jackets | 5-1 W vs. CGY | 98.8% | +4.1% |
| Penguins | 4-3 W (OT) vs. NJD | 99.9% | +1.0% |
| Flyers | Off | 96.0% | +0.5% |
| Devils | 4-3 L (OT) vs. PIT | 75.5% | +0.5% |
| Panthers | 3-2 L (OT) vs. OTT | 29.9% | -6.1% |
Western Conference
Out west, a win over the Arizona Coyotes saw the Los Angeles Kings jump to third in the Pacific Division, dropping the Anaheim Ducks to the second wild-card position.
Meanwhile, a loss to the Minnesota Wild has all but eradicated playoff hopes for the Dallas Stars.
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 4-2 W vs. ARI | 92.3% | +4.4% |
| Wild | 5-2 W vs. DAL | 99.6% | +1.2% |
| Blues | Off | 87.1% | -1.0% |
| Ducks | Off | 73.8% | -0.9% |
| Stars | 5-2 L vs. MIN | 0.1% | -1.1% |
| Avalanche | Off | 47.2% | -2.5% |
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.