Playoff Percentages: Kings, Panthers come away with big wins
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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.
While the Vegas Golden Knights stole headlines Monday by qualifying for the postseason in their inaugural campaign, there were some considerable changes in the odds for bubble teams vying for a playoff spot.
The Florida Panthers and Los Angeles Kings each earned big wins, while the Colorado Avalanche - the Golden Knights' victim - took a substantial hit as the idle St. Louis Blues hold a game in hand down the stretch.
Here's a look at how things shook out after a nine-game slate:
Eastern Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panthers | 3-0 W vs. FLA | 60.1% | +12.1% |
| Devils | Off | 64.1% | -6.9% |
Western Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | 3-0 W vs. CGY | 76.2% | +3.2% |
| Avalanche | 4-1 L vs. VGK | 67.8% | -9.5% |
| Blues | Off | 73.5% | +2.9% |
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.