Late-Season surges and slumps reshape NHL Playoff race as odds swing dramatically
It truly is the final stretch run before the playoffs. Several teams remain in striking distance, but their recent form will determine whether they earn a spot in the postseason.
Late-Season surges and slumps reshape NHL Playoff race as odds swing dramatically originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The NHL playoff race has taken a dramatic turn in recent weeks, with the current picture looking far different from what it did just a month ago.
Teams once comfortably in position have stumbled, while others have surged at the perfect time. The latest projections from moneypuck. com reflect just how volatile the race has become.
One of the most striking examples is the Detroit Red Wings . As recently as February 28, Detroit held playoff odds of 83. 2 percent.
Since then, a difficult 6-9-3 stretch has cut those chances nearly in half , leaving the team with a 39. 2 percent chance of making the postseason. Their slide has opened the door for surging competitors to leapfrog them in the standings.