The end of the NHL regular season is approaching ... nothing that matches the excitement of playoff hockey. Sixteen teams, eight from each conference, will make the playoff field.

Stathletes gives the Canucks the best playoff chances of the group (31.1%), followed by the Blues (30.2%), Hockey Club (22.4% ... with the teams jockeying for position in the 2025 NHL draft ...

Anaheim Ducks at Winnipeg Jets 7 p.m. (ESPN+) The Ducks will finish no lower than ninth in the draft lottery order -- they enter this game with 79 points, and the teams ... as the NHL's top ...

As we traverse the final stretch, we'll provide details on all the playoff races -- along with the teams jockeying for ...

NHL playoff race: How tiebreaking procedures decide standings and bracket Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The division winner with the best record in each conference will ...