Playoff Percentages: Bruins back on track, Kings almost overthrown
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.
The Boston Bruins bought themselves a little breathing room with a big win in Brooklyn.
Losers of four straight heading into Saturday's action, the Bruins eked out a narrow victory, greatly boosting their playoff chances in the process.
While the Toronto Maple Leafs continue to sit rather comfortably, a loss to the Sabres - and an injury to goalie Frederik Andersen - has opened the door for possible regression to a wild-card spot.
Meanwhile, wins for the Calgary Flames and Nashville Predators, as well as a point earned by the St. Louis Blues in an overtime loss, have put the Los Angeles Kings on the brink of being completely pushed out of the race.
Eastern Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | W 2-1 vs. Islanders | 62.9% | +20.7% |
| Carolina | W 3-1 vs. New Jersey | 9.5% | +4.8% |
| Tampa Bay | Idle | 19.8% | +2.9 |
| Toronto | L 2-5 vs. Buffalo | 78.3% | -9.7% |
Western Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calgary | W 3-2 (OT) vs. St. Louis | 99.6% | +2.3% |
| Nashville | W 7-2 vs. San Jose | 99.7% | +1.7% |
| Los Angeles | L 0-3 vs. Rangers | 0.8% | -4.2% |
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.