Playoff Percentages: Saturday sinks Islanders, raises Leafs' odds
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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.
Saturday night was all right for the Toronto Maple Leafs. Not only did the club secure a 3-2 overtime win over the Carolina Hurricanes, but the victory also boosted Toronto's postseason odds by 9.1 percent.
Here are the notable playoff swings after Saturday's 11 games:
Eastern Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maple Leafs | W 3-2 vs Hurricanes | 58.1% | +9.1% |
| Bruins | W 2-1 vs Flyers | 76.3% | +4.8% |
| Islanders | L 3-4 vs Blues | 46.0% | -15.5% |
Western Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Predators | W 3-1 vs Sharks | 82.4% | +2.4% |
| Kings | W 4-2 vs Capitals | 42.2% | +1.8% |
| Ducks | Off | 94.6% | -2.2% |
To see percentages for each team in the league, visit Sports Club Stats.
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