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If the playoffs began Sunday: Red Wings in, Bruins out

Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Here's what postseason matchups look like through April 2.

Eastern Conference

Team Team Season Series
A1 Panthers W1 Islanders 2-1 Panthers
A2 Lightning A3 Red Wings 2-2
M1 Capitals W2 Flyers 2-2
M2 Penguins M3 Rangers 3-1 Penguins
  • The Red Wings went into Toronto on Saturday on the outside of the wild-card race, but moved into third place in the Atlantic Division by beating the Maple Leafs - bumping the Bruins from a playoff spot in the process.
  • The Bruins have a game in hand on Detroit, and are in Chicago on Sunday afternoon.

Wild-Card Race

Team Points Games Remaining
1. Islanders 93 5
2. Flyers 91 5
Bruins 90 4
  • If the Bruins beat the Blackhawks, they'll hop back into third place in the Atlantic. It's going to be an interesting final week of the season.

Western Conference

Team Team Season Series
C1 Stars W2 Wild 4-1 Stars
C2 Blues C3 Blackhawks 2-2
P1 Kings W1 Predators 2-1 Kings
P2 Ducks P3 Sharks 3-1 Ducks
  • The Kings, Ducks, and Sharks are separated by three points in the Pacific. The Kings have four games left, the Ducks five, and the Sharks three. The division title remains up for grabs.

Wild-Card Race

Team Points Games Remaining
1. x-Predators 92 3
2. Wild 87 3
Avalanche 82 4
  • The Avalanche are just about done. The Wild are in Winnipeg on Sunday night, while Colorado hosts the Blues. They're all must-win games for the Avs now - and they need some help.

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