With only nine teams alive for a playoff spot in each of the NHL's two conferences, much of the postseason picture has been determined, but it looks as though nothing will be finalized until the final day of the 2014-15 campaign.
Not only can teams currently outside the playoffs potentially fight their way in, but there is also a possibility that the current seedings will be shaken up by the time the regular season ends as well. A lot can happen over the course of a couple games, and that is what makes the playoff race so exciting.
As the 2014-15 season reaches its latter stages, here is a rundown of the current standings as well as a look at what the first-round playoff matchups would be if the season ended today.
Current Playoff Standings
Current Playoff Matchups
Key Players to Watch in Playoffs
Alexander Ovechkin
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