Playoff percentages: Kings closing in on postseason berth
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
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3-2 W vs. CAR | 8.7% | +2.9% |
| Flyers | Off | 98.9% | -0.4% |
| Blue Jackets | Off | 98.5% | -0.5% |
| Devils | Off | 93.9% | -2% |
The Florida Panthers won't go down without a fight.
The Panthers, who defeated the Carolina Hurricanes on Monday, continue to claw away at a wild-card position. Still, it's a tough road ahead, as Florida sits five points back of the New Jersey Devils with just four games remaining.
Western Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 3-1 W vs. COL | 99.9% | +8.6% |
| Ducks | Off | 97.7% | +4% |
| Avalanche | 3-1 L vs. LAK | 49.4% | -3.9% |
| Blues | 4-2 L vs. WSH | 53.1% | -10.5% |
It's likely safe to start printing playoff tickets in Los Angeles.
A critical win over the Colorado Avalanche - also fighting for one of three unclaimed postseason positions in the West - boosted the Kings' playoff hopes to a near certainty, as the team looks poised to make the dance for just the second time in the past four years.
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.