Playoff Percentages: Kings in distress
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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.
The Los Angeles Kings are in serious jeopardy of missing the playoffs for the second time in three years.
Darryl Sutter and company's postseason aspirations took a huge hit Sunday, while the Kings' 5-2 loss was a welcome result for the Nashville Predators - the team L.A. is chasing.
Here's a look at the playoff races' most significant swings after Sunday's action:
Western Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kings | L 5-2 vs. Flames | 9.9% | -8.3% |
| Predators | Off | 93.1% | +3.5% |
| Flames | W 5-2 vs. Kings | 98.9% | +3.1% |
Eastern Conference
| Team | Result | Playoff Chances | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senators | L 4-1 vs. Canadiens | 96.9% | -1.3% |
| Panthers | L 0-4 vs. Penguins | 0.5% | -0.8% |
| Islanders | Off | 26.2% | +1.0% |
| Maple Leafs | Off | 63.4% | +0.7% |
To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.
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