There is something for almost everybody on Saturday within the NHL, with 14 video games being performed all through the day. The primary puck drops at 1 p.m. ET, and the remaining opening faceoff is at 10:30 p.m. ET.
Here is what is at stake in each and every contest:
Vancouver Canucks at New York Rangers
1 p.m., NHL Community
The Canucks dropped out of the second one wild-card spot within the West with their loss Thursday to the Blues, however can leap proper again over them (no less than briefly) with a win right here. As for the Rangers, they’re hoping to keep away from being simply the fourth workforce to omit the playoffs a season after successful the Presidents’ Trophy (becoming a member of the 2014-15 Bruins, 2007-08 Sabres and 1993-94 Rangers).
Philadelphia Flyers at Dallas Stars
2 p.m., ESPN+
The playoff risk educate left the station way back for the Flyers, however they are going to glance to take care of a powerful place within the draft lottery standings. The Stars open the day 10 issues and 3 legislation wins at the back of the Jets for first position within the Central Department, with two video games in hand. Profitable video games like this one is crucial step in mounting a problem for that department identify.
Buffalo Sabres at Minnesota Wild
2 p.m., ESPN+
It is every other spring out of doors the postseason for the Sabres, however perhaps the endless rebuild will finish subsequent season? The Wild appear to be caught within the first wild-card place within the West, 4 issues at the back of the Avalanche for 3rd within the Central, however six issues forward of the Blues. Can they nonetheless make a transfer?
Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues
3 p.m., ESPN+
As famous on this house on Thursday, the Blues have an excessively favorable power of time table down the stretch. That clearly contains this sport, as Connor Bedard & Co. stay one of the vital NHL’s weakest golf equipment — despite the fact that may well be nearer to competition than some suppose. Formally eradicated from playoff competition, the Blackhawks are simply jockeying for lottery place now.
Calgary Flames at New York Islanders
4 p.m., ESPN+
Can the Flames make it a blank sweep of all 3 NYC metro groups? They continue to be at the outer edge of the Western wild-card race (thank you largely to rookie goalie Dustin Wolf), and a win right here is helping that quest. As for the Isles, they have got quietly crept again into the Japanese wild-card race, separated via simply two issues from the Canadiens, who recently dangle the overall spot.
Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings
4 p.m., ESPN+
It might take a enormous cave in for both of those groups to omit the playoffs. However each and every has confronted its proportion of hassle getting again to the Stanley Cup Ultimate in fresh seasons. However, would not this be a amusing matchup in that collection?
Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals
5 p.m., ESPN+
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If the Panthers stay their streak of Stanley Cup Ultimate appearances going this spring — and perhaps win it once more? — the dynasty debate will start. They continue to be atop the Atlantic Department, and may well be on a collision route with the most likely Metro champ Capitals within the convention finals, with this sport serving as a preview. And whilst Alex Ovechkin helps to keep chasing down Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring file, Washington is in reality one of the vital extra whole groups within the box, formally clinching a playoff berth Thursday.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Hockey Membership
5 p.m., ESPN+
New season, identical sport plan: Tampa Bay made smart additions on the industry time limit — this time, it used to be Yanni Gourde and Oliver Bjorkstrand — as they seem slightly prone to proceed their streak of playoff appearances. The UHC did not exist ahead of this season, so anywhere they end this spring will get started a brand new streak. They input this sport 4 issues at the back of the Blues for the second one Western wild card.
Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens
7 p.m., ESPN+
In fresh seasons, it is been anticipated that the Avs will make the postseason box. Regardless of some tough going early in this season, that consequence seems most likely once more for Nathan MacKinnon & Co. However, now not many predicted that the Canadiens can be in ownership of a wild-card spot this past due within the season. Each and every level counts from right here on out!
Ottawa Senators at New Jersey Devils
7 p.m., ESPN+
The remaining time the Senators made the playoffs they made it the entire approach to the convention finals. Have been they to play a chain in opposition to Saturday’s opponent, that is the around through which it will occur. The Devils had been a little bit wobbly of past due — in large part because of accidents to key gamers akin to Jack Hughes, Dougie Hamilton and Jonas Siegenthaler — however had been gutting out sufficient victories to stay within the Metro’s No. 3 place. They dangle an eight-point lead at the Islanders and Rangers forward of this sport.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators
7 p.m., ESPN+
If that they had the ability, the Predators would most likely have driven the reset button in this season slightly some time in the past. However whilst they proceed to calculate their draft lottery odds, the Leafs are pushing to earn the No. 1 seed within the Atlantic Department bracket. They input this sport tied in issues with the Panthers, however one legislation win at the back of.
Detroit Pink Wings at Vegas Golden Knights
8 p.m., ABC/ESPN+
For some time there it gave the look of Dylan Larkin would parlay his sturdy play for the U.S. within the 4 International locations Face-Off into dragging his workforce into the postseason. The Pink Wings have fallen off the tempo a little bit, however stay 4 issues again of the Canadiens as play starts Saturday. In the meantime, the Golden Knights wish to build up their lead within the Pacific Department over the Oilers; recently, they dangle an 88-85 issues lead, and a 37-29 edge in legislation wins (with a sport in hand).
Seattle Kraken at Edmonton Oilers
10 p.m., ESPN+
Talking of the Oilers, they’ve in large part have shyed away from the Stanley Cup runner-up hangover this season. Do they would like every other first-round matchup with the Kings — who they’ve overwhelmed 3 instantly years? Or will they catch the Knights and (most likely) take at the Wild? As for Seattle, control can use this sport as every other measuring stick for who will (and may not) be again subsequent season as they proceed to construct a constant contender.
Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks
10:30 p.m., ESPN+
There used to be a time the place this sport would have a big have an effect on at the postseason races. Unfortunately for those golf equipment, the ones days are previous. The Sharks have been eradicated previous this week, and the Bruins are striking directly to narrow playoff hopes; they are going to wish to catch hearth and feature 5 groups forward of them hit the skids.
There’s a large number of runway left till April 17, the overall day of the common season, and we’re going to let you monitor all of it with the NHL playoff watch. As we traverse the overall stretch, we’re going to supply main points on the entire playoff races, along side the groups jockeying for place within the 2025 NHL draft lottery.
Notice: Playoff chances are high that by the use of Stathletes.
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Present playoff matchups
Lately’s time table
The day before today’s ratings
Expanded standings
Race for No. 1 select
Present playoff matchups
Japanese Convention
A1 Florida Panthers vs. WC1 Ottawa Senators
A2 Toronto Maple Leafs vs. A3 Tampa Bay Lightning
M1 Washington Capitals vs. WC2 Montreal Canadiens
M2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. M3 New Jersey Devils
Western Convention
C1 Winnipeg Jets vs. WC2 St. Louis Blues
C2 Dallas Stars vs. C3 Colorado Avalanche
P1 Vegas Golden Knights vs. WC1 Minnesota Wild
P2 Edmonton Oilers vs. P3 Los Angeles Kings
Saturday’s video games
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Vancouver Canucks at New York Rangers, 1 p.m. (NHLN)
Philadelphia Flyers at Dallas Stars, 2 p.m.
Buffalo Sabres at Minnesota Wild, 2 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at St. Louis Blues, 3 p.m.
Calgary Flames at New York Islanders, 4 p.m.
Carolina Hurricanes at Los Angeles Kings, 4 p.m.
Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals, 5 p.m.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Utah Hockey Membership, 5 p.m.
Colorado Avalanche at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m.
Ottawa Senators at New Jersey Devils, 7 p.m.
Toronto Maple Leafs at Nashville Predators, 7 p.m.
Detroit Pink Wings at Vegas Golden Knights, 8 p.m. (ABC/ESPN+)
Seattle Kraken at Edmonton Oilers, 10 p.m.
Boston Bruins at San Jose Sharks, 10:30 p.m.
Friday’s scoreboard
Pittsburgh Penguins 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 3
Expanded standings
Atlantic Department
Issues: 87
Law wins: 35
Playoff place: A1
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 103.4
Subsequent sport: @ WSH (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 87
Law wins: 34
Playoff place: A2
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 103.4
Subsequent sport: @ NSH (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 85
Law wins: 34
Playoff place: A3
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 102.5
Subsequent sport: @ UTA (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 77
Law wins: 27
Playoff place: WC1
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 92.9
Subsequent sport: @ NJ (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 95.4%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 74
Law wins: 24
Playoff place: WC2
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 89.2
Subsequent sport: vs. COL (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 43.3%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 70
Law wins: 24
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 84.4
Subsequent sport: @ VGK (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 5.7%
Tragic quantity: 25
Issues: 69
Law wins: 23
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Issues tempo: 80.8
Subsequent sport: @ SJ (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 1.3%
Tragic quantity: 20
Issues: 60
Law wins: 21
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 15
Issues tempo: 73.4
Subsequent sport: @ MIN (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 17
Metro Department
Issues: 100
Law wins: 39
Playoff place: M1
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 118.8
Subsequent sport: vs. FLA (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 88
Law wins: 37
Playoff place: M2
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 106.1
Subsequent sport: @ LA (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 80
Law wins: 33
Playoff place: M3
Video games left: 12
Issues tempo: 93.7
Subsequent sport: vs. OTT (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 95.3%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 72
Law wins: 25
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 86.8
Subsequent sport: vs. CGY (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 24.8%
Tragic quantity: 27
Issues: 72
Law wins: 30
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Issues tempo: 84.3
Subsequent sport: vs. VAN (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 18.2%
Tragic quantity: 23
Issues: 71
Law wins: 23
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 84.4
Subsequent sport: @ NYI (Monday)
Playoff possibilities: 15.9%
Tragic quantity: 24
Issues: 68
Law wins: 20
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 11
Issues tempo: 78.5
Subsequent sport: @ FLA (Sunday)
Playoff possibilities: 0.1%
Tragic quantity: 17
Issues: 64
Law wins: 17
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Issues tempo: 75.0
Subsequent sport: @ DAL (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 0.1%
Tragic quantity: 15
Central Department
Issues: 100
Law wins: 38
Playoff place: C1
Video games left: 12
Issues tempo: 117.1
Subsequent sport: vs. BUF (Sunday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 90
Law wins: 35
Playoff place: C2
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 108.5
Subsequent sport: vs. PHI (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 87
Law wins: 36
Playoff place: C3
Video games left: 12
Issues tempo: 101.9
Subsequent sport: @ MTL (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 83
Law wins: 31
Playoff place: WC1
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 98.6
Subsequent sport: vs. BUF (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 93.8%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 77
Law wins: 25
Playoff place: WC2
Video games left: 12
Issues tempo: 90.2
Subsequent sport: vs. CHI (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 56.5%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 73
Law wins: 23
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 86.8
Subsequent sport: vs. TB (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 12.5%
Tragic quantity: 23
Issues: 58
Law wins: 21
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 69.9
Subsequent sport: vs. TOR (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 10
Issues: 49
Law wins: 17
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 58.2
Subsequent sport: @ STL (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic quantity: E
Pacific Department
Issues: 88
Law wins: 37
Playoff place: P1
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 106.1
Subsequent sport: vs. DET (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 85
Law wins: 29
Playoff place: P2
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 101.0
Subsequent sport: vs. SEA (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.6%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 83
Law wins: 32
Playoff place: P3
Video games left: 15
Issues tempo: 101.6
Subsequent sport: vs. CAR (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 99.6%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 76
Law wins: 25
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 90.3
Subsequent sport: @ NYR (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 21.3%
Tragic quantity: N/A
Issues: 75
Law wins: 26
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 14
Issues tempo: 90.4
Subsequent sport: @ NYI (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 16.8%
Tragic quantity: 27
Issues: 68
Law wins: 22
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 80.8
Subsequent sport: vs. CAR (Sunday)
Playoff possibilities: 0.1%
Tragic quantity: 18
Issues: 65
Law wins: 24
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Issues tempo: 76.1
Subsequent sport: @ EDM (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: ~0%
Tragic quantity: 13
Issues: 45
Law wins: 13
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Issues tempo: 53.5
Subsequent sport: vs. BOS (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities: 0%
Tragic quantity: E
Notice: An “x” signifies that the workforce has clinched a playoff berth. An “e” signifies that the workforce has been eradicated from playoff competition.
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Issues: 45
Law wins: 13
Issues: 49
Law wins: 17
Issues: 58
Law wins: 21
Issues: 60
Law wins: 21
Issues: 64
Law wins: 17
Issues: 65
Law wins: 24
Issues: 68
Law wins: 20
Issues: 68
Law wins: 22
Issues: 69
Law wins: 23
Issues: 70
Law wins: 24
Issues: 71
Law wins: 23
Issues: 72
Law wins: 30
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Issues: 73
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