The NHL playoff picture is taking shape, and teams are vying for a spot in the postseason. The Columbus Blue Jackets need two regulation wins to secure their spot in the second wild card race, while the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues will clinch a playoff berth if they receive at least one point against their respective opponents.
The Toronto Maple Leafs are on the cusp of securing the Atlantic Division title with just one point needed. However, if they lose in regulation to the Lightning, the division title will be decided on Thursday.
Here’s a breakdown of the key matchups and standings:
Eastern Conference:
* Washington Capitals (109 points)
* Carolina Hurricanes (99 points)
* New Jersey Devils (89 points)
Atlantic Division:
* Toronto Maple Leafs (104 points)
* Tampa Bay Lightning (100 points)
* Florida Panthers (98 points)
Western Conference:
* Winnipeg Jets (114 points)
* Dallas Stars (106 points)
* Colorado Avalanche (102 points)
The NHL playoff bracket is set to be finalized on Tuesday night, with several teams competing for a spot in the postseason. The tiebreaker procedure will be used if two teams are tied in points at the end of the regular season.
Stay tuned for updates on the NHL playoffs and get ready for an exciting conclusion to the regular season.
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nhl/2025/04/12/nhl-playoff-standings-2025-bracket-tiebreakers-picture/83059004007