Through 98.5 percent of NHL schedule, no 1st-round matchup decided

No one's got a clue.

The NHL pointed out Friday that heading into the final weekend of the regular season - every team is in action Saturday - nothing has been decided. While 14 of 16 teams have clinched playoff spots, no team knows its first-round opponent, and there are only 18 games left to play.

From NHL, good look at where things stand going into the final weekend of the season. pic.twitter.com/0CKhW86B8P

- Shelly Anderson (@_ShellyAnderson) April 8, 2016

That's remarkable. It speaks to parity in the league, thanks especially to points awarded for shootout losses. It also means that eight very good hockey teams are going to be going home after the first round of the playoffs.

There's a lot to be decided Saturday:

What's #AtStake in #NHL on Saturday with all 30 teams in action for #StanleyCup Playoffs #MyBestTry pic.twitter.com/dP6kePqL2V

- Matt Sitkoff (@msitkoffNHL) April 8, 2016

It's true: The Stanley Cup's the hardest championship to win.

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