NHL Adjusted standings for points LOST - Updated 11/18/2022

[Fenway]

Florida Panthers - GP 80 - Points Lost 40
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 81 - Points Lost 47
Carolina Hurricanes - GP 81 - Points Lost 48
New York Rangers - GP 80- Points Lost 52
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 80 - Points Lost 52
Boston Bruins - GP 80 - Points Lost 55
Washington Capitals - GP 80 - Points Lost 60
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 81 - Points Lost 61

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[Fenway]

Carolina Hurricanes - GP 61 - Points Lost 34
Florida Panthers - GP 62 - Points Lost 34
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 61 - Points Lost 38
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 62- Points Lost 41
New York Rangers - GP 62 - Points Lost 41
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 63 - Points Lost 41
Boston Bruins - GP 62 - Points Lost 43
Washington Capitals - GP 63 - Points Lost 46

NY Islanders - GP 59 - Points Lost 57
Columbus Blue Jackets - GP 63 - Points Lost 59
Detroit Red Wings - GP 62 - Points Lost 67
Philadelphia Flyers - GP 62 - Points Lost 73
Buffalo Sabres - GP 62 -Points Lost 74
New Jersey Devils - GP 62 - Points Lost 75
Ottawa Senators - GP 62 - Points Lost 75
Smurfs de Poutineville - GP 62 - Points Lost 81​

What was once unthinkable is now possible - home ice in Round 1 as not only is A3 in reach - so is A2.

 

[Bruinswillwin77]

Yes sirrr

 

[Fenway]

The 8 teams are set in stone now - but seeding?

The Bruins could wind up as A2 and home ice against either Tampa or Toronto and by being either A2 or A3 would not see Carolina until the third round.

Next 10

 

[RoccoF14]

What was once unthinkable is now possible - home ice in Round 1 as not only is A3 in reach - so is A2.



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Given the completely underwhelming start to the season we had, that’s mighty solid work by Bruce and the boys...

 

[Fenway]

Given the completely underwhelming start to the season we had, that’s mighty solid work by Bruce and the boys...

Since January 1 the B's have been as good as any team in the NHL.

 

[pgm16]

A win tomorrow, we jump over Tampa Bay, not bad at all methinks !!

 

[Fenway]

Florida Panthers - GP 65 - Points Lost 36
Carolina Hurricanes - GP 65 - Points Lost 37
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 65 - Points Lost 42
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 65- Points Lost 43
New York Rangers - GP 66 - Points Lost 43
Boston Bruins - GP 65 - Points Lost 43
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 67 - Points Lost 45
Washington Capitals - GP 67 - Points Lost 50

NY Islanders - GP 64 - Points Lost 63
Columbus Blue Jackets - GP 66 - Points Lost 63
Detroit Red Wings - GP 66 - Points Lost 72
Buffalo Sabres - GP 66 -Points Lost 76
Philadelphia Flyers - GP 66 - Points Lost 79
Ottawa Senators - GP 65 - Points Lost 78
New Jersey Devils - GP 66 - Points Lost 79
Smurfs de Poutineville - GP 66 - Points Lost 85​

4 1/2 weeks to go we are playing somebody in May.

Let's embrace that.

 

[sooshii]

4 1/2 weeks to go we are playing somebody in May.

Let's embrace that.

Enjoy the ride!

 

[Blowfish]

4 1/2 weeks to go we are playing somebody in May.

Let's embrace that.

I finally looked at the schedule thinking the bruins were 2 weeks away from starting the playoffs...yikes! All of April to go.

 

[RustyBruins72]

Florida Panthers - GP 65 - Points Lost 36
Carolina Hurricanes - GP 66 - Points Lost 37
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 65 - Points Lost 42
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 65- Points Lost 43
New York Rangers - GP 66 - Points Lost 43
Boston Bruins - GP 65 - Points Lost 43
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 67 - Points Lost 45
Washington Capitals - GP 68 - Points Lost 52

NY Islanders - GP 64 - Points Lost 63
Columbus Blue Jackets - GP 66 - Points Lost 63
Detroit Red Wings - GP 66 - Points Lost 72
Buffalo Sabres - GP 67 -Points Lost 76
Philadelphia Flyers - GP 66 - Points Lost 79
Ottawa Senators - GP 65 - Points Lost 78
New Jersey Devils - GP 66 - Points Lost 79
Smurfs de Poutineville - GP 66 - Points Lost 85​

Someone should be clinching a playoff spot soon you would think.

 

[Fenway]

Florida will win A1

A2 A3 A4

The Bruins' problem is A4 could mean Carolina if Florida winds up with the most points in the east.

Toronto and Tampa have the same concern.

 

[Fenway]

Florida Panthers - GP 70 - Points Lost 36
Carolina Hurricanes - GP 70 - Points Lost 42
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 70- Points Lost 44
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 69 - Points Lost 45
New York Rangers - GP 71 - Points Lost 46
Boston Bruins - GP 70 - Points Lost 47
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 71 - Points Lost 50
Washington Capitals - GP 69 - Points Lost 54

NY Islanders - GP 69 - Points Lost 65
Columbus Blue Jackets - GP 71 - Points Lost 70
Detroit Red Wings - GP 70 - Points Lost 77
Buffalo Sabres - GP 71 -Points Lost 79
Ottawa Senators - GP 69 - Points Lost 80
Philadelphia Flyers - GP 70 - Points Lost 85
New Jersey Devils - GP 70 - Points Lost 86
Smurfs de Poutineville - GP 70 - Points Lost 91​

Something to watch - Pittsburgh could stumble into the WC and that could affect Boston's final seeding.

Bruins loss tonight was avoidable but.....

 

[Fenway]

Florida Panthers - GP 70 - Points Lost 36
Carolina Hurricanes - GP 70 - Points Lost 42
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 70- Points Lost 44
New York Rangers - GP 71 - Points Lost 46
Boston Bruins - GP 70 - Points Lost 47
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 70 - Points Lost 47
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 71 - Points Lost 50
Washington Capitals - GP 70 - Points Lost 54

NY Islanders - GP 69 - Points Lost 65
Columbus Blue Jackets - GP 71 - Points Lost 70
Detroit Red Wings - GP 71 - Points Lost 77
Buffalo Sabres - GP 71 -Points Lost 79
Ottawa Senators - GP 69 - Points Lost 80
Philadelphia Flyers - GP 70 - Points Lost 85
New Jersey Devils - GP 70 - Points Lost 86
Smurfs de Poutineville - GP 70 - Points Lost 91​

The game Friday in Tampa is now huge

 

[Fenway]

Florida Panthers - GP 72 - Points Lost 36
Carolina Hurricanes - GP 73 - Points Lost 44
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 72- Points Lost 44
New York Rangers - GP 73 - Points Lost 46
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 72 - Points Lost 48
Boston Bruins - GP 72 - Points Lost 49
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 74 - Points Lost 54
Washington Capitals - GP 72 - Points Lost 54

NY Islanders - GP 71 - Points Lost 67
Columbus Blue Jackets - GP 72 - Points Lost 72
Detroit Red Wings - GP 72 - Points Lost 78
Buffalo Sabres - GP 74 -Points Lost 85
Ottawa Senators - GP 72 - Points Lost 86
Philadelphia Flyers - GP 72 - Points Lost 87
New Jersey Devils - GP 72 - Points Lost 88
Smurfs de Poutineville - GP 72 - Points Lost 93​

19 days to go but it looks like the B's will draw M1 which most likely is Carolina but could be the Rangers.

The key to the puzzle is what does Toronto want? The Leafs have to win their first-round matchup or else.

 

[smithformeragent]

19 days to go but it looks like the B's will draw M1 which most likely is Carolina but could be the Rangers.

The key to the puzzle is what does Toronto want? The Leafs have to win their first-round matchup or else.

One point back of Tampa with 10 to play.

3rd in the ATL and round 1 against Toronto, still very much in play.

But what’s the better path?

Toronto > Florida/Tampa > Metro Champ

Or

Carolina/NYR > Pittsburgh/Car/NYR/Was > ATL Champ

Have to prefer Round 1 against the Leafs, no?

 

[TheReal13Linseman]

One point back of Tampa with 10 to play.

3rd in the ATL and round 1 against Toronto, still very much in play.

But what’s the better path?

Toronto > Florida/Tampa > Metro Champ

Or

Carolina/NYR > Pittsburgh/Car/NYR/Was > ATL Champ

Have to prefer Round 1 against the Leafs, no?

I think we get blown away if we draw the Hurricanes.

 

[Fenway]

I think we get blown away if we draw the Hurricanes.

The Bruins have ended the Whalercanes season in 2 of the past 3 years.

Not only did they beat the Bruins in all 3 games this season they outscored us 16-1. Now granted you start with a clean sheet in the playoffs but of all the possible draws this is the worst option for Boston.

 

[Fenway]

Let's look at possible matchups and how we have fared so far

Tampa Bay 3-1
Toronto 0-2 (one game left)
Carolina 0-3
NY Rangers 0-2 (one game left)

 

[bruinsfan1968]

Let's look at possible matchups and how we have fared so far

Tampa Bay 3-1
Toronto 0-2 (one game left)
Carolina 0-3
NY Rangers 0-2 (one game left)

 

[smithformeragent]

Let's look at possible matchups and how we have fared so far

Tampa Bay 3-1
Toronto 0-2 (one game left)
Carolina 0-3
NY Rangers 0-2 (one game left)

I don’t love Boston’s chances in Rd 1, but I think we understandably fixate on the Bruins’ warts more so than these other clubs because of how often we see them play.

Bruins have looked like world beaters at times, and inept at others. I get that they’re more balanced now up front, having broken up the so called perfection line, but I have serious concerns that tue offense will go ice cold in the playoffs and the power play woes as of late have not helped.

Ullmark has totally kept them in some of these contests as of late. Love to see home continue to take the ball and run with it.

 

[Aussie Bruin]

Let's look at possible matchups and how we have fared so far

Tampa Bay 3-1
Toronto 0-2 (one game left)
Carolina 0-3
NY Rangers 0-2 (one game left)

To me, the Bruins' biggest weakness this season is against teams with genuine speed and skill - the Leafs, Canes, Rangers and Panthers all possess this in spades and the Bs generally cannot handle it, as demonstrated by their negative records against all these teams except for Florida. I believe one of the main reasons for this is Boston are a team that likes to handle the puck and dominate possession, and they are not a slow team themselves. That's their style and their defense is setup accordingly, seeking to push the play and backing themselves to be able to scramble effectively to shutdown turnovers and transitions the other way.

The problem with that is when a team comes along that's even faster and more able to move the puck with agility and precision than them, they struggle to counter it and switch to a more shutdown method that effectively polices neutral ice and entries into their zone, and the goals against can pile up in a hurry. It's for that reason that I'm currently of the opinion that Tampa would be our best matchup, regardless of them being the defending champs, because they lack the speed and quick puck movement of the others. But the odds of that happening appear very slim, as is that of facing the second-best option - the Panthers. Florida have as good an offense as any but their goaltending is a massive question mark and the uncertainty over when Ekblad will return may also significantly weaken their D, so to me they're vulnerable. But again, Boston seems very unlikely to face them.

Which leaves Carolina, Toronto and NY as the most probably options, none of which I like one bit. All are beatable, especially the latter two, but each of them will be a very tough challenge for the Bruins.

 

[Fenway]

Florida Panthers - GP 73 - Points Lost 36
Carolina Hurricanes - GP 74 - Points Lost 44
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 73- Points Lost 46
New York Rangers - GP 74 - Points Lost 48
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 73 - Points Lost 50
Boston Bruins - GP 73 - Points Lost 51
Washington Capitals - GP 73 - Points Lost 54
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 75 - Points Lost 55


NY Islanders - GP 72 - Points Lost 67
Columbus Blue Jackets - GP 72 - Points Lost 72
Detroit Red Wings - GP 73 - Points Lost 80
Buffalo Sabres - GP 75 -Points Lost 85
Ottawa Senators - GP 73 - Points Lost 86
New Jersey Devils - GP 73 - Points Lost 88
Philadelphia Flyers - GP 73 - Points Lost 89
Smurfs de Poutineville - GP 73 - Points Lost 95​

Florida has a lock on A1 and Toronto looks secure for A2

The Hurricanes took a big step toward securing M1.

 

[Fenway]

Florida Panthers - GP 74 - Points Lost 36
Toronto Maple Leafs - GP 75- Points Lost 46
Carolina Hurricanes - GP 76 - Points Lost 48
New York Rangers - GP 76- Points Lost 48
Tampa Bay Lightning - GP 75 - Points Lost 50
Boston Bruins - GP 75 - Points Lost 53
Washington Capitals - GP 75 - Points Lost 56
Pittsburgh Penguins - GP 77 - Points Lost 57




NY Islanders - GP 74 - Points Lost 69
Columbus Blue Jackets - GP 73 - Points Lost 72
Detroit Red Wings - GP 75 - Points Lost 82
Ottawa Senators - GP 75 - Points Lost 87
Buffalo Sabres - GP 77 -Points Lost 87
New Jersey Devils - GP 75 - Points Lost 91
Philadelphia Flyers - GP 76 - Points Lost 93
Smurfs de Poutineville - GP 76 - Points Lost 101​

A lot of things we have to watch in the next 12 days

 

[Fenway]

Islanders eliminated so only seeding is in doubt

 

[EverettMike]

Islanders eliminated so only seeding is in doubt

This has unofficially been the case since what? December?