The NHL playoff landscape is evolving as teams approach the final stretch of the season. As of March 24, the Nashville Predators solidified their wild card position with a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks. This win puts Nashville three points ahead of the Los Angeles Kings in the playoff race.
NHL Playoff Update: Today’s Schedule, Latest Standings, and Bracket
In the Eastern Conference, the Columbus Blue Jackets secured second place in the Metropolitan Division with a win against the Philadelphia Flyers. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators climbed into the second wild card spot following their victory over the Detroit Red Wings.
Upcoming Matches
On March 25, the NHL slate features two games, with only one impacting the playoffs. The Boston Bruins will face the Buffalo Sabres in a nationally-televised match.
Western Conference Standings
- Central Division
- 1. Colorado Avalanche: 106 points (Record: 47-13-10; Next games: at Winnipeg, vs. Winnipeg, vs. Calgary)
- 2. Dallas Stars: 97 points (Record: 43-17-11; Next games: at NY Islanders, at Pittsburgh, at Philadelphia)
- 3. Minnesota Wild: 92 points (Record: 40-20-12; Next games: at Florida, at Boston, vs. Vancouver)
- Pacific Division
- 1. Anaheim Ducks: 84 points (Record: 40-27-4; Next games: at Calgary, at Edmonton, vs. Toronto)
- 2. Edmonton Oilers: 79 points (Record: 35-28-9; Next games: at Vegas, vs. Anaheim, vs. Seattle)
- 3. Vegas Golden Knights: 78 points (Record: 32-26-14; Next games: vs. Edmonton, vs. Washington, vs. Vancouver)
Wild Card Teams
- 1. Utah Mammoth: 80 points (Record: 37-29-6; Next games: vs. Washington, at LA Kings, at Seattle)
- 2. Nashville Predators: 77 points (Record: 34-28-9; Next games: vs. NJ Devils, vs. Montreal, at Tampa Bay)
- 3. Los Angeles Kings: 74 points (Record: 28-25-18; Next games: at Vancouver, vs. Utah, vs. Seattle)
Eastern Conference Standings
- Metropolitan Division
- 1. Carolina Hurricanes: 96 points (Record: 45-20-6; Next games: vs. NJ Devils, vs. Montreal, at Columbus)
- 2. Columbus Blue Jackets: 87 points (Record: 38-22-11; Next games: at Montreal, vs. San Jose, vs. Boston)
- 3. Pittsburgh Penguins: 86 points (Record: 35-20-16; Next games: at Ottawa, vs. Dallas, at NY Islanders)
- Atlantic Division
- 1. Buffalo Sabres: 95 points (Record: 44-20-7; Next games: at Boston, vs. Detroit, vs. Seattle)
- 2. Tampa Bay Lightning: 91 points (Record: 44-21-5; Next games: vs. Seattle, vs. Ottawa, vs. Nashville)
- 3. Montreal Canadiens: 88 points (Record: 39-21-10; Next games: vs. Columbus, at Nashville, at Carolina)
As of March 24, the playoff picture is shaping up, with key matchups to watch for as teams vie for their postseason positioning. Fans can stay updated with all NHL games available on ESPN+.
