Playoff Percentages: Idle Leafs, Isles rejoice as Bruins, Lightning falter again
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.
It was a busy Tuesday night in the NHL, and if the New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs were scoreboard watching, they had a blast.
Meanwhile, it was a tough night in the state of Florida. After losses in must-win games, the Tampa Bay Lightning's chances to make the playoffs are slightly below 11 percent, while the Panthers are at 0.2 percent - lowest among teams that still have a mathematical shot.
Here are the evening's biggest swings with respect to playoff odds, with all the significant action happening in the East:
Eastern Conference| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leafs | Off | 78.3% | +4.9% |
| Islanders | Off | 29% | +4.9% |
| Hurricanes | W 4-3 vs. Panthers | 4.4% | +2.5% |
| Bruins | L 2-3 vs. Sens | 78% | -6.3% |
| Lightning | L 3-5 vs. Coyotes | 10.8% | -7.9% |
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blues | W 4-2 vs. Avalanche | 99.6% | +0.3% |
| Flames | L 2-4 vs. Capitals | 99% | -0.3% |
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.
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