Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Washington Capitals: Recreation Highlights (1:49)
As with most Thursdays on the NHL schedule, the lineup of matchups is fairly stellar. It contains an interconference showdown of two of the most popular groups within the league because the Nashville Predators<\/a> go to the Florida Panthers<\/a> (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+\/Hulu<\/a><\/strong>). There may be additionally a sport that may have massive ramifications on the Japanese Convention wild-card race because the New York Islanders<\/a> tackle the Detroit Red Wings<\/a> (7 p.m. ET, NHL Power Play on ESPN+<\/a><\/strong>).
However the highest-profile matchup on the docket is the New York Rangers<\/a>‘ go to to TD Backyard to play the Boston Bruins<\/a> (7 p.m. ET, NHL Power Play on ESPN+<\/a><\/strong>). The 2 groups at the moment lead their respective divisions, and the Bruins maintain the highest spot in your entire league.
The Rangers have gained each video games within the season collection thus far, 7-4<\/a> at Madison Sq. Backyard on Nov. 25 and 2-1 in OT<\/a> in Boston on Dec. 16. We’ll see a extra playoff-ready model of every crew on this contest, however what are the possibilities that is the matchup within the Japanese Convention finals?
Utilizing Stathletes projections, the East bracket will line up as follows: A1 Bruins vs. WC2 Washington Capitals<\/a>; A2 Panthers vs. A3 Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>; M1 Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> vs. WC1 Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>; M2 Rangers vs. M3 Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>.
The Bruins misplaced their one sport in opposition to the Caps this season, with two extra upcoming; however let’s assume they’ll get by Alex Ovechkin<\/a> & Co. The Rangers have fared higher in opposition to the Flyers, profitable each video games up to now with two left on the slate.
Looking forward to Spherical 2, the Bruins swept the Maple Leafs this season and have two wins in two tries in opposition to Florida (with two extra remaining). As for the Rangers, they’ve gone 2-1 in opposition to each the Canes (pre-Evgeny Kuznetsov<\/a> and Jake Guentzel<\/a>) and Lightning.
Matchups matter en path to the Stanley Cup Closing, however there may be definitely a powerful probability that Thursday’s showdown will likely be repeated as a best-of-7 in Could.
As we traverse the ultimate stretch of the common season, it is time to test in on all of the playoff races — together with the groups jockeying for place within the 2024 NHL draft lottery.
Notice: Playoff chances are high by way of Stathletes.<\/em>
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Soar forward:
Current playoff matchups<\/a>
Today’s schedule<\/a>
Last night’s scores<\/a>
Expanded standings<\/a>
Race for No. 1 pick<\/a><\/strong>
Japanese Convention<\/strong>
A1 Boston Bruins<\/a> vs. WC2 Detroit Red Wings<\/a>
A2 Florida Panthers<\/a> vs. A3 Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a>
M1 New York Rangers<\/a> vs. WC1 Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a>
M2 Carolina Hurricanes<\/a> vs. M3 Philadelphia Flyers<\/a>
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Western Convention<\/strong>
C1 Winnipeg Jets<\/a> vs. WC1 Nashville Predators<\/a>
C2 Colorado Avalanche<\/a> vs. C3 Dallas Stars<\/a>
P1 Vancouver Canucks<\/a> vs. WC2 Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>
P2 Edmonton Oilers<\/a> vs. P3 Los Angeles Kings<\/a>
Notice: All instances ET. All video games not on TNT or NHL Community can be found by way of NHL Energy Play, which is included in an ESPN+ subscription<\/a> (native blackout restrictions apply).<\/em>
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New York Rangers<\/a> at Boston Bruins<\/a>, 7 p.m.
St. Louis Blues<\/a> at Ottawa Senators<\/a>, 7 p.m.
New York Islanders<\/a> at Detroit Red Wings<\/a>, 7 p.m.
Winnipeg Jets<\/a> at New Jersey Devils<\/a>, 7 p.m.
Philadelphia Flyers<\/a> at Carolina Hurricanes<\/a>, 7 p.m.
Nashville Predators<\/a> at Florida Panthers<\/a>, 7:30 p.m. (ESPN+\/Hulu)
Buffalo Sabres<\/a> at Edmonton Oilers<\/a>, 9 p.m.
Montreal Canadiens<\/a> at Vancouver Canucks<\/a>, 10 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks<\/a> at Anaheim Ducks<\/a>, 10 p.m.
Seattle Kraken<\/a> at Vegas Golden Knights<\/a>, 10:30 p.m. (ESPN)
Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> at San Jose Sharks<\/a>, 10:30 p.m.
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Toronto Maple Leafs<\/a> 7, Washington Capitals<\/a> 3
Dallas Stars<\/a> 5, Arizona Coyotes<\/a> 2
Los Angeles Kings<\/a> 6, Minnesota Wild<\/a> 0
Factors:<\/strong> 97
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 32
Playoff place:<\/strong> A1
Video games left:<\/strong> 12
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 114
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. NYR (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 94
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 37
Playoff place:<\/strong> A2
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 113
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. NSH (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 87
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 27
Playoff place:<\/strong> A3
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 105
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. EDM (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 80
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 30
Playoff place:<\/strong> WC1
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 97
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ SJ (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 98.5%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 76
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 24
Playoff place:<\/strong> WC2
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 90
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. NYI (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 27.7%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 71
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 27
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 12
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 83
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ EDM (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 5.1%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 19
Factors:<\/strong> 62
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 15
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 75
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ VAN (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> ~0%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 14
Factors:<\/strong> 60
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 19
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 15
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 73
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. STL (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> ~0%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 13
Factors:<\/strong> 94
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 37
Playoff place:<\/strong> M1
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 112
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ BOS (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 92
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 36
Playoff place:<\/strong> M2
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 109
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. PHI (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 78
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 27
Playoff place:<\/strong> M3
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 93
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ CAR (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 70.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 75
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 27
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 90
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. CAR (Friday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 58.6%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 27
Factors:<\/strong> 73
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 21
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 88
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ DET (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 26.4%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 25
Factors:<\/strong> 70
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 28
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 83
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. WPG (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 10.4%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 20
Factors:<\/strong> 69
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 25
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 83
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ DAL (Friday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 2.4%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 21
Factors:<\/strong> 58
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 18
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 69
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ COL (Friday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> ~0%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 8
Factors:<\/strong> 93
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 39
Playoff place:<\/strong> C1
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 112
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ NJ (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 93
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 37
Playoff place:<\/strong> C2
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 111
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> s. CBJ (Friday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 93
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 31
Playoff place:<\/strong> C3
Video games left:<\/strong> 12
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 110
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. PIT (Friday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 84
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 33
Playoff place:<\/strong> WC1
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 100
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ FLA (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 98.1%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 76
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 27
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 12
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 89
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. STL (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 23.4%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 21
Factors:<\/strong> 75
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 27
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 89
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. SEA (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 3.7%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 22
Factors:<\/strong> 61
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 23
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 73
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. SEA (Friday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> ~0%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 8
Factors:<\/strong> 43
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 14
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 51
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ ANA (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 0%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> E
Factors:<\/strong> 94
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 37
Playoff place:<\/strong> P1
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 112
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. MTL (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 86
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 32
Playoff place:<\/strong> P2
Video games left:<\/strong> 16
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 107
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. BUF (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 99.9%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 83
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 31
Playoff place:<\/strong> P3
Video games left:<\/strong> 13
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 99
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. TB (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 90.5%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 79
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 28
Playoff place:<\/strong> WC2
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 95
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> vs. SEA (Thursday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 79.7%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> N\/A
Factors:<\/strong> 71
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 28
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 14
Factors tempo:<\/strong> 86
Subsequent sport:<\/strong> @ VAN (Saturday)
Playoff possibilities:<\/strong> 4.0%
Tragic quantity:<\/strong> 20
Factors:<\/strong> 68
Regulation wins:<\/strong> 22
Playoff place:<\/strong> N\/A
Video games left:<\/strong> 15