With one week remaining in the NHL's regular season, several teams can lock in their postseason status while others face elimination depending on results across a packed Thursday slate.
The focus shifts to clinching scenarios, including Pittsburgh’s chance to secure a playoff spot, Boston’s path to clinch without playing, and Colorado’s opportunity to wrap up the Presidents’ Trophy.
Toronto Maple Leafs at New York Islanders — 6:45 p.m. ET
The Islanders remain in the playoff race, while Toronto has already been eliminated.
Columbus Blue Jackets at Buffalo Sabres — 7:00 p.m. ET
Columbus continues chasing a wild-card spot, while Buffalo leads the Atlantic Division.
Tampa Bay Lightning at Montreal Canadiens — 7:00 p.m. ET
Both teams have clinched and continue battling for position within the Atlantic.
Florida Panthers at Ottawa Senators — 7:00 p.m. ET
Ottawa looks to strengthen its wild-card position, while Florida plays out its schedule after elimination.
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Philadelphia Flyers at Detroit Red Wings — 7:00 p.m. ET
Both teams remain in the Eastern playoff race, making this a key matchup for positioning.
Pittsburgh Penguins at New Jersey Devils — 7:00 p.m. ET
Pittsburgh can clinch a playoff spot with a win, while New Jersey has already been eliminated.
Winnipeg Jets at St. Louis Blues — 8:00 p.m. ET
Both teams remain on the fringe of the Western playoff race and need points to stay alive.
Carolina Hurricanes at Chicago Blackhawks — 8:30 p.m. ET
Carolina can secure the top overall seed with help, while Chicago has been eliminated.
Minnesota Wild at Dallas Stars — 9:00 p.m. ET
Both teams have clinched and continue competing for Central Division positioning.
Calgary Flames at Colorado Avalanche — 9:00 p.m. ET
Colorado can clinch the Presidents’ Trophy, while Calgary has been eliminated.
Nashville Predators at Utah Mammoth — 9:00 p.m. ET
Nashville continues its push for a wild-card spot, while Utah holds position in the West.
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San Jose Sharks at Anaheim Ducks — 10:00 p.m. ET
Anaheim continues competing for Pacific positioning, while San Jose remains in the wild-card race.
Vegas Golden Knights at Seattle Kraken — 10:00 p.m. ET
Vegas continues its push in the Pacific Division, while Seattle faces elimination scenarios.
Vancouver Canucks at Los Angeles Kings — 10:30 p.m. ET
Los Angeles remains in the Western wild-card race, while Vancouver has been eliminated.
Projected Stanley Cup Playoff matchups
Eastern Conference
A1 Buffalo Sabres vs. WC1 Boston Bruins
A2 Tampa Bay Lightning vs. A3 Montreal Canadiens
M1 Carolina Hurricanes vs. WC2 Ottawa Senators
M2 Pittsburgh Penguins vs. M3 Philadelphia Flyers
Western Conference
C1 Colorado Avalanche vs. WC2 Nashville Predators
C2 Dallas Stars vs. C3 Minnesota Wild
P1 Edmonton Oilers vs. WC1 Utah Mammoth
P2 Anaheim Ducks vs. P3 Vegas Golden Knights
NHL's Wild-Card Races
Eastern Conference
- WC1: Boston Bruins — 96 pts
- WC2: Ottawa Senators — 92 pts
- Philadelphia Flyers — 92 pts
- Columbus Blue Jackets — 90 pts
- New York Islanders — 89 pts
- Detroit Red Wings — 89 pts
- Washington Capitals — 89 pts
Western Conference
- WC1: Utah Mammoth — 88 pts
- WC2: Nashville Predators — 84 pts
- Los Angeles Kings — 83 pts
- San Jose Sharks — 81 pts
- Winnipeg Jets — 80 pts
