Predicting Stanley Cup Playoff Teams
What an exciting time of year. March Madness in full swing, MLB season right around the corner, and the home stretch in the NHL season. The Stanley Cup Playoffs consist of 16 teams battling for the ultimate prize.
Who's already clinched?
Currently as of 3/23/2017, four teams have clinched their spot in the playoffs: Washington Capitals, Columbus Blue Jackets, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Chicago Blackhawks.
Here's how I think the standings will be at the end of the season:
Eastern Conference:
Metropolitan Division:
1) Washington Capitals
2) Pittsburgh Penguins
3) Columbus Blue Jackets
Atlantic Division:
1) Ottawa Senators
2) Montreal Canadiens
3) Boston Bruins
Wild Card:
1) New York Rangers
2) New York Islanders
Western Conference:
Central:
1) Chicago Blackhawks
2) Minnesota Wild
3) Nashville Predators
Pacific:
1) San Jose Sharks
2) Anaheim Ducks
3) Calgary Flames
Wild Card:
1) St Louis Blues
2) Edmonton Oilers
