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.
Another dramatic swing for the Toronto Maple Leafs.
Two days after relative catastrophe - with every result from Tuesday night's schedule hurting their playoff chances - the Maple Leafs bounced back to smash the Lightning in their latest most important game of the season. In doing so, Toronto saw every other competitor in the race for the final few seeds in the Eastern Conference postseason come up empty.
The Islanders, Panthers, Senators, Bruins, Flyers, and Lightning, of course, all suffered regulation losses, allowing the Maple Leafs to sneak back into the eighth seed.
Over in the West, the Kings collected two points in their win over the Sabres. But their postseason chances took a hit, as the Oilers, Predators, and Blues were all winners as well.
Eastern Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruins | L 7-4 vs. Oilers | 87.8% | -2.0% |
| Maple Leafs | W 5-0 vs. Lightning | 61.6% | +24.9% |
| Lightning | L 5-0 vs. Maple Leafs | 27.2% | -12.8% |
| Islanders | L 4-2 vs. Jets | 23.7% | -10.3% |
Western Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oilers | W 7-4 vs. Bruins | 98.9% | 0.3% |
| Blues | W 4-1 vs. SJ | 95.5% | 2.1% |
| Predators | W 2-1 (OT) vs. Capitals | 94.2% | 2.4% |
| Kings | W 2-0 vs. Sabres | 19.3% | -2.0% |
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.
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