NHL Playoff Watch Every day – Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins in key Sunday showdown

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April 18, 2021

NHL Playoff Watch Every day – Washington Capitals, Boston Bruins in key Sunday showdown

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Tim KavanaghESPN.com
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There are six video games on the Sunday schedule in the NHL this week, and 4 of these six matchups are inside the East Division.

A fast look on the standings exhibits that a “Massive 4” has emerged; whereas the New York Rangers are ending the season out sturdy, the crew they’re chasing for the ultimate playoff slot — the Boston Bruins — has a four-point lead with two video games in hand. A type of remaining video games for Boston is internet hosting the division-leading Washington Capitals at high noon ET on Sunday.

The season collection is tied Three-Three, though the latest contest was a bit lopsided. The Caps won 8-1 in Zdeno Chara‘s first recreation again in entrance of Boston followers after he signed with Washington this offseason. Bruins commerce addition Taylor Hall is available in to the sport on a sizzling streak, with a purpose in two straight video games.

As we enter the ultimate stretch of the common season, it is time to test in on all of the playoff races — together with the groups jockeying for place within the 2021 NHL draft lottery.

Notice: Playoff chances are high by way of Money Puck. Tragic numbers are courtesy of Damian Echevarrieta of the NHL.

East Division

Alex Ovechkin scores a pair targets from distance serving to the Capitals take down the Flyers.

Factors: 62
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff place: E1
Video games left: 11
Subsequent recreation: @ BOS (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: 98.7%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 59
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff place: E2
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: @ BUF (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: 99.1%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 58
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff place: E3
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: @ PHI (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: 92.6%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 54
Regulation wins: 17
Playoff place: E4
Video games left: 14
Subsequent recreation: vs. WSH (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: 89.four%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 50
Regulation wins: 19
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: @ NJ (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: 19.2%
Tragic quantity: 21

Factors: 46
Regulation wins: 13
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: vs. NYI (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: 1%
Tragic quantity: 16

Factors: 34
Regulation wins: 11
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Subsequent recreation: vs. NYR (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: Zero%
Tragic quantity: 6

Factors: 29
Regulation wins: eight
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: vs. PIT (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: Zero%
Tragic quantity: E

Central Division

Carolina Hurricanes’ Jani Hakanpaa scores from distance off the faceoff giving Carolina the lead for good over Nashville within the third interval.

Factors: 62
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff place: C1
Video games left: 13
Subsequent recreation: @ TB (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 61
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff place: C2
Video games left: 11
Subsequent recreation: vs. CBJ (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 60
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff place: C3
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: vs. CAR (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 49
Regulation wins: 16
Playoff place: C4
Video games left: 10
Subsequent recreation: vs. CHI (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 28.1%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 47
Regulation wins: 14
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 11
Subsequent recreation: @ NSH (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 10.four%
Tragic quantity: 20

Factors: 46
Regulation wins: 15
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Subsequent recreation: vs. DET (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 61.5%
Tragic quantity: 23

Factors: 39
Regulation wins: 11
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 10
Subsequent recreation: @ FLA (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: Zero%
Tragic quantity: 10

Factors: 38
Regulation wins: 14
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 10
Subsequent recreation: @ DAL (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: Zero%
Tragic quantity: 9

North Division

Edmonton Oilers’ Jesse Puljujarvi scores the one-timer from up shut serving to Edmonton take down Winnipeg Three-Zero.

Factors: 60
Regulation wins: 22
Playoff place: N1
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: @ VAN (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 57
Regulation wins: 21
Playoff place: N2
Video games left: 11
Subsequent recreation: vs. TOR (Apr. 22)
Playoff possibilities: 99.9%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 54
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff place: N3
Video games left: 13
Subsequent recreation: vs. MTL (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 99.2%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 47
Regulation wins: 17
Playoff place: N4
Video games left: 14
Subsequent recreation: @ EDM (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 76.eight%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 41
Regulation wins: 16
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: vs. OTT (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 20.Three%
Tragic quantity: 18

Factors: 35
Regulation wins: 11
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 19
Subsequent recreation: vs. TOR (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: Three.eight%
Tragic quantity: 26

Factors: 34
Regulation wins: 11
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 11
Subsequent recreation: @ CGY (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: Zero%
Tragic quantity: 9

West Division

Coyotes’ Michael Bunting redirects the puck within the entrance of the online giving Phoenix the Three-2 win.

Factors: 64
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff place: W1
Video games left: 13
Subsequent recreation: @ STL (Apr. 22)
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 62
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff place: W2
Video games left: 13
Subsequent recreation: @ ANA (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 57
Regulation wins: 22
Playoff place: W3
Video games left: 13
Subsequent recreation: @ ARI (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 100%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 45
Regulation wins: 16
Playoff place: W4
Video games left: 11
Subsequent recreation: vs. MIN (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 45.7%
Tragic quantity: N/A

Factors: 44
Regulation wins: 13
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 13
Subsequent recreation: vs. COL (Apr. 22)
Playoff possibilities: 33.Three%
Tragic quantity: 25

Factors: 40
Regulation wins: 12
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 12
Subsequent recreation: @ VGS (Apr. 19)
Playoff possibilities: 9.eight%
Tragic quantity: 19

Factors: 38
Regulation wins: 14
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 14
Subsequent recreation: vs. ANA (Apr. 20)
Playoff possibilities: 11.1%
Tragic quantity: 21

Factors: 35
Regulation wins: 9
Playoff place: N/A
Video games left: 11
Subsequent recreation: vs. VGS (Apr. 18)
Playoff possibilities: Zero.2%
Tragic quantity: 12

Race for the No. 1 choose

The NHL makes use of a draft lottery to find out the order on the prime of the primary spherical, so the crew that finishes in final place just isn’t assured the No. 1 choice. New for 2021, a crew could transfer up a most of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so solely 11 groups are eligible for the draw for the No. 1 choose. Full details on the process can be found here.

Factors: 29
Regulation wins: eight

Factors: 34
Regulation wins: 11

Factors: 35
Regulation wins: 9

Factors: 35
Regulation wins: 11

Factors: 38
Regulation wins: 14

Factors: 39
Regulation wins: 11

Factors: 40
Regulation wins: 12

Factors: 41
Regulation wins: 16

Factors: 44
Regulation wins: 13

Factors: 46
Regulation wins: 13

Factors: 46
Regulation wins: 15

Factors: 47
Regulation wins: 14

Factors: 50
Regulation wins: 19