Closing Remarks

Boston is on pace to win the Presidents’ Trophy with 117 points and has a 7 point lead over Tampa (87), who despite losing 4 of the last 5 games has impressive point streak since January (20–6–1). Toronto (78), now have a 5 point lead for the third spot in the Atlantic over the Panthers who are (3–6–1) in the last 10 games.

Penguins have lost 6 in a row and sit a third in the metropolitan division just 2 points ahead of NY Islanders and CBJ (78), who has a league-leading 7 shutout, being 5 of Elvis Merzlikins (what a find), and only ~40% chance of making to the playoffs this year. With just 3 points ahead of the Hurricanes and 4 of the Rangers, but with more games played (67). Philadelphia has won 8 of the last 10, and are just 5 points behind the Capitals (86).

St. Louis is leading the west just 1 point ahead of Colorado (87), who has won 9 in a row on the road, tied with the NYR for the season-best. Dallas with 81 points, has a 9 point lead over Nashville for the third spot in the Central division.

In the Pacific, Vegas Golden Knights (80) have won 8 of the last 10, and now lead by 2 points the Oilers who have a game in hand and the dynamic duo McDavid and Draisaitl (94 and 107 points respectively). Three teams are close to that third spot. Vancouver has an advantage of 2 games in hand and only 1 point behind Calgary (75), who has 3 points ahead of the Coyotes and Winnipeg. Those 2 wild card spots are being hunted by 5 teams, the last one being the trailing Minnesota Wild with 71 points but only 65 games played.