We had a good feeling about Monday's NHL calendar providing quite a bit of clarity in the playoff races, and it delivered.
Having reached the final stretch of the regular season, it's time to check in on all the playoff races -- along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2021 NHL draft lottery.
Note: Playoff chances are via Money Puck. Tragic numbers are courtesy of Damian Echevarrieta of the NHL.
Jump ahead:Current playoff matchupsRace for No. 1 pick
Points: 77Regulation wins: 29Playoff position: E1Games left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 75Regulation wins: 28Playoff position: E2Games left: 1Next game: vs. BOS (May 11)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 73Regulation wins: 25Playoff position: E3Games left: 1Next game: @ WSH (May 11)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 71Regulation wins: 24Playoff position: E4Games left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 60Regulation wins: 24Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 58Regulation wins: 17Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 45Regulation wins: 15Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 37Regulation wins: 11Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 80Regulation wins: 27Playoff position: C1Games left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 79Regulation wins: 26Playoff position: C2Games left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 75Regulation wins: 29Playoff position: C3Games left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 64Regulation wins: 21Playoff position: C4Games left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 60Regulation wins: 17Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 55Regulation wins: 15Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 48Regulation wins: 16Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 48Regulation wins: 12Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 76Regulation wins: 29Playoff position: N1Games left: 2Next game: @ OTT (May 12)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 70Regulation wins: 31Playoff position: N2Games left: 2Next game: @ MTL (May 12)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 59Regulation wins: 22Playoff position: N3Games left: 2Next game: vs. VAN (May 11)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 58Regulation wins: 20Playoff position: N4Games left: 1Next game: vs. EDM (May 12)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 49Regulation wins: 20Playoff position: N/AGames left: 4Next game: vs. VAN (May 13)Playoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 49Regulation wins: 18Playoff position: N/AGames left: 1Next game: vs. TOR (May 12)Playoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 45Regulation wins: 15Playoff position: N/AGames left: 6Next game: @ WPG (May 11)Playoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 80Regulation wins: 29Playoff position: W1Games left: 1Next game: @ SJ (May 12)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 78Regulation wins: 33Playoff position: W2Games left: 2Next game: vs. LA (May 12)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 75Regulation wins: 27Playoff position: W3Games left: 2Next game: @ STL (May 12)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 59Regulation wins: 17Playoff position: W4Games left: 2Next game: vs. MIN (May 12)Playoff chances: 100%Tragic number: N/A
Points: 54Regulation wins: 19Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 49Regulation wins: 19Playoff position: N/AGames left: 2Next game: @ COL (May 12)Playoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 49Regulation wins: 15Playoff position: N/AGames left: 1Next game: vs. VGS (May 12)Playoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
Points: 43Regulation wins: 11Playoff position: N/AGames left: 0Next game: N/APlayoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E
No. 1 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. No. 4 New York IslandersNo. 2 Washington Capitals vs. No. 3 Boston Bruins
No. 1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. No. 4 Nashville PredatorsNo. 2 Florida Panthers vs. No. 3 Tampa Bay Lightning
No. 1 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. No. 4 Montreal CanadiensNo. 2 Edmonton Oilers vs. No. 3 Winnipeg Jets
No. 1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. No. 4 St. Louis BluesNo. 2 Colorado Avalanche vs. No. 3 Minnesota Wild
The NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order at the top of the first round, so the team that finishes in last place is not guaranteed the No. 1 selection. New for 2021, a team may move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so only 11 teams are eligible for the draw for the No. 1 pick. Full details on the process can be found here.
Points: 37Regulation wins: 11
Points: 43Regulation wins: 11
Points: 45Regulation wins: 15
Points: 45Regulation wins: 15
Points: 48Regulation wins: 12
Points: 48Regulation wins: 16
Points: 49Regulation wins: 15
Points: 49Regulation wins: 18
Points: 49Regulation wins: 19
Points: 49Regulation wins: 20
Points: 54Regulation wins: 19
Points: 55Regulation wins: 15
Points: 58Regulation wins: 17
Points: 60Regulation wins: 17
Points: 60Regulation wins: 24
