Stars
The Stars are the most popular group within the league proper now as they’re driving a seven-game profitable streak. Much more importantly, goaltender Jake Oettinger might have discovered his kind with a 1.40 goals-against-average in his final 5 begins. Dallas does have Colorado sizzling on its tail within the Central Division race, so this stellar stretch could not have come at a greater time. 4 47-19-9
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Rangers
The Rangers have gained 5 of their final six video games. New York presently sits atop the Metropolitan Division, however Carolina is not too far behind. Nonetheless, the Presidents’ Trophy is nicely inside attain for a group that’s paced by Hart Trophy contender Artemi Panarin. — 51-21-4
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Avalanche
The Avalanche have hit just a little little bit of a bump within the highway with three losses over their final 4 video games. There is definitely no cause to panic, however Colorado might want to rebound for the reason that Central Division crown remains to be up for grabs. Nathan MacKinnon has did not register a degree in two of his final three video games, so clearly the sky is falling. 2 47-22-6
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Hurricanes
The Hurricanes have thrived during the last month, they usually look to have all of the makings of a juggernaut able to making a Stanley Cup run. Sebastian Aho has actually discovered his recreation with six objectives in his final 5 video games. It additionally would not harm that Carolina appears to have a stellar goaltending duo in Frederik Andersen and Pyotr Kochetkov. 1 47-21-7
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Bruins
The Bruins are clinging to a slender lead over the Panthers, and the 2 groups have a battle on faucet for this coming weekend. It looks like it will come down the wire, however the Bruins have been a tad extra constant than the Panthers in latest weeks. 3 44-17-15
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Panthers
The Panthers are struggling in an enormous manner just lately with eight losses of their final 10 video games. At this level within the season, Florida has to begin stringing wins collectively. Sam Reinhart remains to be as sizzling as any participant across the NHL and is one in every of simply three 50-goal scorers this season. 2 47-24-5
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Golden Knights
The Golden Knights are on fireplace proper now. This can be a group that has been victorious in 5 of its final six video games regardless of battling via all types of adversity on the harm entrance. If Vegas wasn’t harmful sufficient, Tomas Hertl started training with the group and will return to the ice earlier than the playoffs start. 4 42-25-8
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Canucks
The Canucks have not been fairly as deadly as some anticipated down the stretch. Even nonetheless, Vancouver nonetheless will possible take the Pacific Division’s high spot except they collapse. It is value noting Elias Pettersson has cooled off a bit, so the Canucks will want him to get again on monitor. 1 46-21-8
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Oilers
It might sound loopy, however Connor McDavid is having a down yr in comparison with what he put collectively in 2022-23. Nonetheless, the Oilers are nonetheless vying for the Pacific Division crown with a number of weeks remaining within the common season. When the postseason rolls round, Edmonton’s destiny will possible focus on the kind of manufacturing it will get from the goaltenders. 3 45-23-5
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Maple Leafs
At this level, is there actually that huge of a spot between the Bruins, Panthers and Maple Leafs from a expertise standpoint? It could sound loopy, however the Maple Leafs could be probably the most constant proper now amongst these three groups. When you’ve gotten a 60-goal scorer like Auston Matthews in your roster, you are all the time going to be within the Stanley Cup contender dialog. 2 43-23-9
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Jets
The Jets had misplaced six consecutive video games previous to defeating the Kings on Monday. Whereas it is only one recreation, maybe it is a stepping stone for a Winnipeg group that has an abundance of expertise and may be capable of compete within the Western Convention come playoff time. 4 45-24-6
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Predators
The Predators had gained six in a row and seemed like one of many hottest groups within the NHL. Nevertheless, they’ve come again right down to Earth with three consecutive losses and have hit the skids just a little bit. Yakov Trenin received some revenge towards his former group of their matchup this previous weekend. 2 43-28-4
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Lightning
That is the squad Jap Convention groups do not wish to face within the opening spherical of the playoffs. Nikita Kucherov is taking part in out of his thoughts with a league-high 127 factors on the yr. — 42-26-7
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Kings
The Kings in all probability do not strike concern in a ton of groups within the West. A 3-game slide would not precisely assist issues. Los Angeles has fallen into the second Wild Card spot during the last week as a consequence of Vegas’ surge. — 38-25-11
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Capitals
The Capitals have come out of nowhere to insert themselves within the postseason race. Nevertheless, they’ve dropped three consecutive video games, together with a pair towards the Bruins and Maple Leafs. Washington might want to bounce again in the event that they wish to stay within the playoff image. — 36-28-10
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Blues
The Blues are doing their finest to remain alive within the playoff race. St. Louis topped Edmonton in time beyond regulation this week in what might be an enormous confidence builder. 2 40-31-4
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Wild
The Wild are fading within the Western Convention Wild Card race. Minnesota tried to drag out all of the stops towards Vegas once they pulled their goaltender in time beyond regulation, but it surely ended up backfiring on them in a troublesome loss. The Wild are trying increasingly like they went be postseason sure, barring a sizzling streak. — 36-29-9
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Purple Wings
It is nonetheless baffling how far the Purple Wings have plummeted after trying like a shoe-in for the postseason across the All-Star break. Detroit did get again on monitor with a key win towards the Lightning this week, however very like the Islanders, consistency goes to should be a theme if Patrick Kane and Co. wish to qualify for the playoffs. 1 37-30-8
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Islanders
The Islanders just lately notched a hard-fought time beyond regulation win towards the Flyers. It is an enormous deal contemplating the Flyers might find yourself turning into a Wild Card group within the playoffs. New York definitely must be extra constant down the stretch in the event that they wish to attain the Stanley Cup Playoffs in head coach Patrick Roy’s first marketing campaign behind the bench. 1 33-27-15
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Flyers
The Flyers have been one of many greater surprises this season, however they’re in full free-fall mode proper now. Philadelphia is presently on a five-game shedding streak, and it has misplaced to backside dwellers just like the Blackhawks and Canadiens throughout that stretch. The one constructive recently was the debut of goaltender Ivan Fedotov after the highly-touted prospect lastly arrived from Russia. 4 36-29-11
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Devils
It is loopy to suppose the place the Devils can be in the event that they hadn’t let Ryan Graves and Damon Severson go away this previous offseason. Regardless of all the terrible stretches, New Jersey remains to be alive within the playoff race, and it has gotten some strong goaltending play from Jake Allen. 1 36-36-4
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Sabres
It has been a disappointing yr for Tage Thompson, however the Sabres star did just lately flip in a four-goal efficiency towards the Devils. Buffalo remains to be alive within the playoff race, however it will take a scalding end to qualify for the postseason. 1 36-35-5
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Flames
It has been a disappointing pair of back-to-back seasons for the Flames after seeing franchise fixtures Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau go away city. This can be a group that is entered the loss column in six of its final seven video games. — 34-35-5
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Penguins
Regardless of delivery Jake Guentzel out of city, the Penguins have strung some victories collectively recently, and they’re solely three factors out of a playoff spot. Sidney Crosby additionally clinched the nineteenth point-per-game season of his NHL profession, and he would not present indicators of slowing down anytime quickly. — 34-30-11
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Senators
The potential of the Senators’ younger roster did not come to fruition as soon as once more this season. Nonetheless, Ottawa just lately had a five-game profitable streak and defeated some playoff-caliber groups throughout that stretch. 1 33-37-4
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Kraken
The Kraken had been considered a playoff group after profitable a playoff collection in 2022-23, but it surely hasn’t precisely occurred that manner. Seattle has had an up-and-down yr, but it surely has tallied three wins during the last 4 video games whereas Jared McCann is closing in on his second consecutive 30-goal season. 1 31-30-13
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Canadiens
Regardless of being blanked by the Hurricanes over the weekend, the Canadiens took down the likes of the Avalanche and Flyers previous to the loss. Montreal has been paced by star ahead Nick Suzuki, who just lately registered his first-career 30-goal marketing campaign. 1 29-33-12
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Coyotes
The Coyotes have been placing the puck within the web at a strong clip with 6.3 goals-per-game over their final three contests. Whereas a playoff berth is out of the query in 2023-24, the long run is extraordinarily vivid for Arizona. 1 31-38-5
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Blue Jackets
The Blue Jackets have truly compiled back-to-back wins towards groups which might be battling for playoff spots. It is nonetheless completely wild that Johnny Gaudreau is on tempo for simply 61 factors this season. — 25-38-12
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Blackhawks
The Blackhawks surprisingly topped the Flyers, who’re within the thick of the Jap Convention playoff race. Chicago has gained three of its final 5 video games, and it appears to be closing out the common season sturdy. — 22-48-5
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Geese
Other than the Sharks, the Geese have struggled probably the most out of any NHL group this season. Regardless of having a ridiculous quantity of ahead depth, this group nonetheless is averaging simply 2.0 objectives over its final 5 video games. — 25-47-4
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Sharks
The Sharks fell to the Kraken on Monday as their struggles proceed. It is fairly apparent San Jose is the worst group the NHL has to supply. It is protected to say the Sharks ought to have one of the best odds to land the No. 1 choose within the 2024 NHL Draft. — 17-49-8