NHL Playoff Picture 2016: Analyzing Postseason Races, Standings and Bracket

April 7th, 2016 by Mike Chiari Leave a reply »

Only 17 teams remain in contention for 16 spots in the 2015-16 Stanley Cup playoffs, but the postseason picture could still change significantly in the final days of the regular season.

The final wild-card position in the Eastern Conference is still undecided, and both divisions remain up for grabs in the Western Conference. Other seeding can change and alter the potential playoff matchups as well, which makes the final stretch run to the playoffs so important.

Here is a look at where everything currently stands with regard to the playoff picture, as well as further analysis regarding the top races that have yet to be decided.

 

Eastern Conference Standings

 

Western Conference Standings

 

Current Eastern Conference Playoff Matchups

 

Current Western Conference Playoff Matchups

 

Eastern Conference Wild Card Philadelphia Flyers vs. Boston Bruins

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