NHL Playoff classification: Can the Oilers win the Pacific crown?

Based on how things have been in trend in the past few weeks, hockey fans should prepare for the fourth round of the Edmonton Oilers against the Los Angeles Kings in the first round of the playoffs. The clubs have given the number 2 and 3 seeds back and forth in the last few days.

But what if one of these teams from this second slot moves into first place?

It could be the kings who have a game in hand on the Vegas Golden Knights. And it could also be the oilers that we know from time to time they can go to heating. Edmonton's mission begins on Tuesday evening against the Utah Hockey Club (9 p.m. ET, ESPN), a team that you beat in both previous meetings this season.

In addition to the game against Utah, the Oilers are exposed to opponents in six of their last 14 games. This run includes a game against the Golden Knights and two against the kings, matchups, which have additional meaning if the overall ranking remains nearby. Of the other eight games, three are against the already eliminated San Jose-shark and two against the soon eliminated Seattle octopus.

Speaking of evaluation: The Golden Knights are currently at the top with 86 points and 36 regulatory winners in 67 games, the Oilers have 82 and 28 to 67 and the kings have 81 and 31 to 66.

Until April 17, the last day of the regular season, there is still a lot of runway left and we will help you to follow everything with the NHL Playoff Watch. While we cross the last route, we will specify all playoff races together with the teams looking for position in the NHL -Draft lottery from 2025.

Note: Playoff chances are on stathlets.

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Current Playoff Matchups
Today's schedule
Yesterday's scores
Extended rating
Race for No. 1 pick

Current Playoff Matchups

Eastern Conference

A1 Florida Panthers against WC1 Ottawa senators
A2 Tampa Bay Lightning against A3 Toronto Maple Leafs
M1 Washington Capitals against WC2 New York Rangers
M2 Carolina Hurricanes against M3 New Jersey Devils

Western Conference

C1 Winnipeg Jets against WC2 Vancouver Canucks
C2 Dallas Stars against C3 Colorado Avalanche
P1 Vegas Golden Knights against WC1 Minnesota Wild
P2 Edmonton Oilers against P3 Los Angeles Kings

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Tuesday games

Note: All times et. All games that are not in the TNT or NHL network can stream on ESPN+ (local blackout restrictions).

Ottawa senators at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m.
Calgary Flames at New York Rangers, 7 p.m.
New York Islander in Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m.
Detroit Red Wings in Washington Capitals, 7 p.m.
St. Louis Blues at Nashville Predators, 8 p.m.
Anaheim Ducks at Dallas Stars, 8 p.m.
Seattle Kraken in Chicago Blackhawks, 8:30 p.m.
Utah Hockey Club at Edmonton Oilers, 9 p.m. (ESPN)
Winnipeg Jets at Vancouver Canucks, 10 p.m.

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Monday placement action

Buffalo Sabres 3, Boston Bruins 2 (OT)
Tampa Bay Lightning 2, Philadelphia Flyers 0
New Jersey Devils 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1
Toronto Maple Leafs 6, Calgary Flames 2
Minnesota Wild 3, Los Angeles Kings 1

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Extended rating

Atlantic division

Points: 85
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: A1
Games left: 14
Points speed: 102.5
Next game: @ CBJ (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 83
Regulation wins: 34
Playoff position: A2
Games left: 15
Points speed: 101.6
Next game: @ Dal (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 83
Regulation wins: 32
Playoff position: A3
Games left: 15
Points speed: 101.6
Next game: vs. Col (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 77
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 16
Points speed: 95.7
Next game: @ Mtl (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 98.7%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 71
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Points speed: 88.2
Next game: vs. Ott (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 18%
Tragic number: 32

Points: 70
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Points speed: 85.7
Next game: @ WSH (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 11.5%
Tragic number: 29

Points: 69
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 13
Points speed: 82.0
Next game: @ Vgk (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 2.1%
Tragic number: 24

Points: 60
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Points speed: 74.6
Next game: @ Uta (Thursday)
Playoff chances: ~ 0%
Tragic number: 21

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U -Bahn -Division

Points: 96
Regulation wins: 37
Playoff position: M1
Games left: 15
Points speed: 117.5
Next game: vs. det (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 86
Regulation wins: 36
Playoff position: M2
Games left: 15
Points speed: 105.3
Next game: @ Sj (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 80
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: M3
Games left: 13
Points speed: 95.1
Next game: Vs. CGY (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 94.6%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 72
Regulation wins: 30
Playoff position: Toilet
Games left: 14
Points speed: 86.8
Next game: Vs. CGY (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 44%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 70
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Points speed: 85.7
Next game: vs. Fla (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 15.3%
Tragic number: 29

Points: 68
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Points speed: 84.5
Next game: @ Pit (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 15.1%
Tragic number: 29

Points: 66
Regulation wins: 19
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 13
Points speed: 78.4
Next game: Against NYI (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 0.5%
Tragic number: 21

Points: 64
Regulation wins: 17
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 13
Points speed: 76.1
Next game: @ WSH (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 0.3%
Tragic number: 19

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Central department

Points: 98
Regulation wins: 38
Playoff position: C1
Games left: 14
Points speed: 118.2
Next game: @ Van (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 87
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: C2
Games left: 16
Points speed: 108.1
Next game: Against Ana (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 85
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: C3
Games left: 14
Points speed: 102.5
Next game: @ Gate (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 81
Regulation wins: 30
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 14
Points speed: 97.7
Next game: vs. Sea (Wednesday)
Playoff chances: 91.1%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 73
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 14
Points speed: 88.0
Next game: @ NSH (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 44.5%
Tragic number: 29

Points: 71
Regulation wins: 22
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Points speed: 86.9
Next game: @ Edm (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 24.5%
Tragic number: 29

Points: 58
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Points speed: 72.1
Next game: vs. Stl (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 0.1%
Tragic number: 18

Points: 49
Regulation wins: 17
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Points speed: 60.0
Next game: vs. Sea (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: ~ 0%
Tragic number: 7

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Pacific division

Points: 86
Regulation wins: 36
Playoff position: P1
Games left: 15
Points speed: 105.3
Next game: Against BOS (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 82
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: P2
Games left: 15
Points speed: 100.4
Next game: Vs. Uta (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 99.8%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 81
Regulation wins: 31
Playoff position: P3
Games left: 16
Points speed: 100.6
Next game: @ Chi (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 99.8%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 73
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: Toilet
Games left: 15
Points speed: 89.3
Next game: Against WPG (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 22%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 71
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 16
Points speed: 88.2
Next game: @ Nyr (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 18.3%
Tragic number: 31

Points: 65
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 15
Points speed: 79.6
Next game: @ Dal (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: 0.1%
Tragic number: 23

Points: 63
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 14
Points speed: 76.0
Next game: @ Chi (Tuesday)
Playoff chances: ~ 0%
Tragic number: 19

Points: 45
Regulation wins: 13
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 14
Points speed: 54.3
Next game: Against Auto (Thursday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: 1

Note: An “E” means that the team was eliminated from the playoff dispute.

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Race for No. 1 selection

The NHL uses a lottery design to determine the order of the first round. Therefore, the team that ends in the last place is not guaranteed to select number 1. From 2021, a team can rise a maximum of 10 spots if the lottery wins, so that only 11 teams are justified for No. 1 selection. You can find complete details about the process here. Matthew Schaefer, a defender of the Otters of the Ohl, is number 1 in the Draft board.

Points: 45
Regulation wins: 13

Points: 49
Regulation wins: 17

Points: 58
Regulation wins: 21

Points: 60
Regulation wins: 21

Points: 63
Regulation wins: 23

Points: 64
Regulation wins: 17

Points: 65
Regulation wins: 21

Points: 66
Regulation wins: 19

Points: 68
Regulation wins: 24

Points: 69
Regulation wins: 23

Points: 70
Regulation wins: 23

Points: 70
Regulation wins: 24

Points: 71
Regulation wins: 22

Points: 71
Regulation wins: 23

Points: 71
Regulation wins: 24

Points: 73
Regulation wins: 24