With Tuesday`s results, the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues secured the Western Conference wild-card spots, eliminating the Calgary Flames from playoff contention.

In the East, the Columbus Blue Jackets` regulation win against the Philadelphia Flyers kept their playoff hopes alive. Will Wednesday finalize the 16th playoff team, or will it come down to Thursday`s games?


Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens
7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

This is the most crucial game of the night. A Canadiens win, or an overtime/shootout loss, clinches the second Eastern wild-card spot. Only a regulation loss for Montreal keeps the Blue Jackets` hopes alive. The Hurricanes` roster is uncertain, as they`ve already secured the No. 2 spot in the Metro Division.


Anaheim Ducks at Winnipeg Jets
7 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

The Ducks will finish no lower than ninth in the draft lottery. A loss combined with wins by the Penguins and Sabres on Thursday could move them up to seventh. The Jets have clinched the Presidents` Trophy as the NHL`s top regular-season team and No. 1 playoff seed.


Detroit Red Wings at New Jersey Devils
7:30 p.m. ET (TNT)

The Red Wings are currently 12th in the draft lottery and could move up to 10th. The Devils, like the Hurricanes, have their playoff position secured and will face Carolina in Round 1.


Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators
8 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

Neither team can change their position in the Central Division. The Stars will face the Colorado Avalanche in the first round, and the Predators are locked into the No. 3 draft lottery position.


Vegas Golden Knights at Vancouver Canucks
10 p.m. ET (TNT)

The standings for these Pacific Division teams are set. The Golden Knights are the No. 1 seed, and the Canucks are No. 15 in the draft lottery.


Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks
10:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+)

Both Pacific teams have their positions finalized. San Jose is in the No. 1 draft lottery spot, and the Oilers will face the Los Angeles Kings in Round 1.

Contents
  1. Current Playoff Matchups
  2. Wednesday`s Games
  3. Tuesday`s Scoreboard
  4. Expanded Standings
  5. Atlantic Division
  6. Toronto Maple Leafs
  7. Tampa Bay Lightning
  8. Florida Panthers
  9. Ottawa Senators
  10. Montreal Canadiens
  11. Detroit Red Wings
  12. Buffalo Sabres
  13. Boston Bruins
  14. Metro Division
  15. Washington Capitals
  16. Carolina Hurricanes
  17. New Jersey Devils
  18. Columbus Blue Jackets
  19. New York Rangers
  20. New York Islanders
  21. Pittsburgh Penguins
  22. Philadelphia Flyers
  23. Central Division
  24. Winnipeg Jets
  25. Dallas Stars
  26. Colorado Avalanche
  27. Minnesota Wild
  28. St. Louis Blues
  29. Utah Hockey Club
  30. Nashville Predators
  31. Chicago Blackhawks
  32. Pacific Division
  33. Vegas Golden Knights
  34. Los Angeles Kings
  35. Edmonton Oilers
  36. Calgary Flames
  37. Vancouver Canucks
  38. Anaheim Ducks
  39. Seattle Kraken
  40. San Jose Sharks
  41. Race for the No. 1 Pick
  42. 1. San Jose Sharks
  43. 2. Chicago Blackhawks
  44. 3. Nashville Predators
  45. 4. Boston Bruins
  46. 5. Seattle Kraken
  47. 6. Philadelphia Flyers
  48. 7. Buffalo Sabres
  49. 8. Pittsburgh Penguins
  50. 9. Anaheim Ducks
  51. 10. New York Islanders
  52. 11. New York Rangers
  53. 12. Detroit Red Wings
  54. 13. Columbus Blue Jackets
  55. 14. Utah Hockey Club
  56. 15. Vancouver Canucks
  57. 16. Calgary Flames

Current Playoff Matchups

Eastern Conference

  • Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
  • Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils

Western Conference

  • Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers

Wednesday`s Games

Note: All times ET. Games on TNT or NHL Network are televised, others stream on ESPN+ (blackout restrictions apply).

  • Carolina Hurricanes at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m.
  • Anaheim Ducks at Winnipeg Jets, 7 p.m.
  • Detroit Red Wings at New Jersey Devils, 7:30 p.m. (TNT)
  • Dallas Stars at Nashville Predators, 8 p.m.
  • Vegas Golden Knights at Vancouver Canucks, 10 p.m. (TNT)
  • Edmonton Oilers at San Jose Sharks, 10:30 p.m.

Tuesday`s Scoreboard

New Jersey Devils 5, Boston Bruins 4 (OT)
Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Buffalo Sabres 0
Chicago Blackhawks 4, Ottawa Senators 3 (OT)
Columbus Blue Jackets 3, Philadelphia Flyers 0
Tampa Bay Lightning 5, Florida Panthers 1
Washington Capitals 3, New York Islanders 1
St. Louis Blues 6, Utah Hockey Club 1
Minnesota Wild 3, Anaheim Ducks 2 (OT)
Calgary Flames 5, Vegas Golden Knights 4 (SO)
Los Angeles Kings 6, Seattle Kraken 5

Expanded Standings

Atlantic Division

Toronto Maple Leafs

Points: 106
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: A1
Games left: 1

Tampa Bay Lightning

Points: 102
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: A2
Games left: 1

Florida Panthers

Points: 98
Regulation wins: 37
Playoff position: A3
Games left: 0

Ottawa Senators

Points: 95
Regulation wins: 34
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 1

Montreal Canadiens

Points: 89
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: WC2
Games left: 1

Detroit Red Wings

Points: 83
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 2

Buffalo Sabres

Points: 77
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Boston Bruins

Points: 76
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 0

Metro Division

Washington Capitals

Points: 111
Regulation wins: 43
Playoff position: M1
Games left: 1

Carolina Hurricanes

Points: 99
Regulation wins: 42
Playoff position: M2
Games left: 2

New Jersey Devils

Points: 91
Regulation wins: 36
Playoff position: M3
Games left: 1

Columbus Blue Jackets

Points: 87
Regulation wins: 29
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

New York Rangers

Points: 83
Regulation wins: 34
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

New York Islanders

Points: 82
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Pittsburgh Penguins

Points: 78
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Philadelphia Flyers

Points: 76
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Central Division

Winnipeg Jets

Points: 114
Regulation wins: 43
Playoff position: C1
Games left: 1

Dallas Stars

Points: 106
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: C2
Games left: 1

Colorado Avalanche

Points: 102
Regulation wins: 40
Playoff position: C3
Games left: 0

Minnesota Wild

Points: 97
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 0

St. Louis Blues

Points: 96
Regulation wins: 32
Playoff position: WC2
Games left: 0

Utah Hockey Club

Points: 89
Regulation wins: 30
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 0

Nashville Predators

Points: 66
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Chicago Blackhawks

Points: 61
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 0

Pacific Division

Vegas Golden Knights

Points: 108
Regulation wins: 45
Playoff position: P1
Games left: 1

Los Angeles Kings

Points: 105
Regulation wins: 43
Playoff position: P3
Games left: 1

Edmonton Oilers

Points: 99
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: P2
Games left: 1

Calgary Flames

Points: 94
Regulation wins: 30
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Vancouver Canucks

Points: 90
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Anaheim Ducks

Points: 79
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Seattle Kraken

Points: 76
Regulation wins: 28
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 0

San Jose Sharks

Points: 52
Regulation wins: 14
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 1

Note: `p` – Presidents` Trophy, `z` – top conference record, `y` – division title, `x` – playoff berth, `e` – eliminated.

Race for the No. 1 Pick

The NHL Draft Lottery determines the first-round order. A team can move up a maximum of 10 spots in the lottery. Matthew Schaefer is currently ranked No. 1 on the draft board.

1. San Jose Sharks

Points: 52
Regulation wins: 14

2. Chicago Blackhawks

Points: 61
Regulation wins: 20

3. Nashville Predators

Points: 66
Regulation wins: 23

4. Boston Bruins

Points: 76
Regulation wins: 26

5. Seattle Kraken

Points: 76
Regulation wins: 28

6. Philadelphia Flyers

Points: 76
Regulation wins: 21

7. Buffalo Sabres

Points: 77
Regulation wins: 28

8. Pittsburgh Penguins

Points: 78
Regulation wins: 23

9. Anaheim Ducks

Points: 79
Regulation wins: 24

10. New York Islanders

Points: 82
Regulation wins: 28

11. New York Rangers

Points: 83
Regulation wins: 34

12. Detroit Red Wings

Points: 83
Regulation wins: 29

13. Columbus Blue Jackets

Points: 87
Regulation wins: 29

14. Utah Hockey Club

Points: 89
Regulation wins: 30

15. Vancouver Canucks

Points: 90
Regulation wins: 28

16. Calgary Flames

Points: 94
Regulation wins: 30