Scoreboard watching - or - the pursuit of the playoffs

[Theo Von]

National Hockey League Playoff Chances - Sports Club Stats

Jackets playoff odds went up nearly 14 percent from last night due to the win and Florida’s regulation loss to Ottawa. (Biggest increase in playoff odds out of any team... Anaheim’s odds decreased 18 percent after losing to STL last night, the most decreased out of all teams.. yikes)

Odds of making the playoffs currently:

PHI ... 92 percent.

CBJ .. 72 percent.
NJD ... 64 percent.
FLA ... 64 percent.

Carolina ... 4 percent.

It’s a 3 horse race to the finish.Even if we go 6-4-2/7-5-0 the rest of the way, we still have a 90 percent chance of making the playoffs. Realistically, to finish with 95 points would all but guarantee us the playoffs. This is my target goal .. meaning, 16 points over the next 12 games.. extremely doable.

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[cslebn]

CBJ remaining schedule:
3-15 @ PHI
3-17 OTT
3-19 @ BOS
3-20 @ NYR
3-22 FLA
3-24 STL
3-27 @ EDM
3-29 @ CGY
3-31 @ VAN
4-3 DET
4-5 PIT
4-7 @ NSH

NJD remaining schedule:
3-14 @ VGK
3-17 @ LAK
3-18 @ ANA
3-20 @ SJS
3-23 @ PIT
3-24 TBL
3-27 CAR
3-29 PIT
3-31 NYI
4-1 @ MTL
4-3 NYR
4-5 TOR
4-7 @ WSH


FLA remaining schedule:
3-15 BOS
3-17 EDM
3-19 @ MTL
3-20 @ OTT
3-22 @ CBJ
3-24 ARI
3-26 @ NYI
3-28 @ TOR
3-29 @ OTT
3-31 @ BOS
4-2 CAR
4-3 NSH
4-5 BOS
4-7 BUF
4-8 @BOS

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I know we have the Around the NHL thread and the II thread, but I thought maybe cramming all this into one place where everyone could comment and keep track of the games involving the Jacket's competitors for the last couple playoffs spots would be a good idea. (If so, it would be the first I've ever had.)

 

[Sore Loser]

Thanks DSL.

I like our odds, personally. And not just at making it, I think we can make someone's life really difficult in the first round. Let's hope for a Pittsburgh #1 seed and us vs the Caps. Or, the Caps winning the division and us as the WC1. I think we can beat the Caps.

Shittsburgh scares me because of Bob's mental block.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

Also thanks to CBJSTH and cslebn for making just the right posts to serve as OPs of a thread like this.

 

[Jovavic]

Need to finish as WC2 or we're playing Pittsburgh, guaranteed. We get WC1 and they win the division, or we get up to third and they end up second

 

[Old Guy]

Florida has 4 of their remaining 15 games against Boston. Florida has 5 games in April (over 8 days).

If it comes to the last day of the season and Florida is at Boston, the Bruins will probably have their spot secure and nothing to tangible riding on the outcome.

The Bruins rest 80% of their team and give Florida the win.

 

[Cyclones Rock]

I know we have the Around the NHL thread and the II thread, but I thought maybe cramming all this into one place where everyone could comment and keep track of the games involving the Jacket's competitors for the last couple playoffs spots would be a good idea. (If so, it would be the first I've ever had.)

It's a terrible idea. One of the worst I've ever seen.

Keep trying. Ultimately you'll have a really good idea. Maybe.

 

[Theo Von]

I know we have the Around the NHL thread and the II thread, but I thought maybe cramming all this into one place where everyone could comment and keep track of the games involving the Jacket's competitors for the last couple playoffs spots would be a good idea. (If so, it would be the first I've ever had.)

I was really confused as to how my post was the OP when I never even started a thread but I guess it makes sense.. lol

 

[CBJWerenski8]

Seedings are TBD but I think it's down to CBJ or NJD for the final spot. I think Florida, unless they have a prolonged losing streak, is in.

NJD schedule is definitely harder, but they have overperformed all season and are getting healthier. If they can win half of their games on this hell road trip, they should be in good shape unless CBJ wins majority of their games.

The only games I see the CBJ 100% losing is Boston, Nashville, and Pittsburgh. But both Nashville and Pittsburgh could be resting key players at this time or not giving them the minutes they are used to. So that could change the 100% loss thing. Toss up games include Philly ,Florida, Edmonton, Calgary, and St Louis.

This is just a long way of saying, just get more points than Jersey.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

It's a terrible idea. One of the worst I've ever seen.

Keep trying. Ultimately you'll have a really good idea. Maybe.

Personal growth through honest criticism. Or, in your case, fair and instructive moderation.

 

[NotWendell]

New Jersey's next five games are brutal!

 

[Cyclones Rock]

Personal growth through honest criticism. Or, in your case, fair and instructive moderation.

I'm glad that I dumbed it down enough for you to understand.

Continue your quest for personal growth.

 

[Theo Von]

Seedings are TBD but I think it's down to CBJ or NJD for the final spot. I think Florida, unless they have a prolonged losing streak, is in.

NJD schedule is definitely harder, but they have overperformed all season and are getting healthier. If they can win half of their games on this hell road trip, they should be in good shape unless CBJ wins majority of their games.

The only games I see the CBJ 100% losing is Boston, Nashville, and Pittsburgh. But both Nashville and Pittsburgh could be resting key players at this time or not giving them the minutes they are used to. So that could change the 100% loss thing. Toss up games include Philly ,Florida, Edmonton, Calgary, and St Louis.

This is just a long way of saying, just get more points than Jersey.

If we ice a team, we have at the very least have a 99 percent chance of losing.. just saying.

 

[mikeyp24]

Idk why people don't want Pitt... I 100% want them. We kicked the shit out of them last year except 1 game and the are minus MAF who won them that series.

We have the better goalie
We have the better defense
We have the better coach
We have the better captain
We have the better cannon
We have the better areas
We have the better fans

That's truth

 

[DarkandStormy]

Florida gets Boston four times thanks to the make-up game. Woof.

 

[Theo Von]

Tomorrow night, I’ll be the biggest VGK fan there is. Truuuth

 

[The Wheelchair]

Tomorrow night, I’ll be the biggest VGK fan there is. Truuuth

I still miss Wild Bill but watching him score on Philly last night was pretty nice.

 

[Bobcat110]

Need to finish as WC2 or we're playing Pittsburgh, guaranteed. We get WC1 and they win the division, or we get up to third and they end up second

You want to face Tampa? Then, if by small chance CBJ get by them, face Boston? I'd rather take our chances with Pens and Capitals.

 

[Bobcat110]

The CBJ schedule certainly looks about the most favorable of the Eastern playoff race teams. CBJ with only 4 games vs. teams in playoff position. And one of those is Nashville the last game of season in which they will likely rest their key players.

Also...Florida with 8 games in last 12 days of season

 

[Maylo]

Canes just blew a 4:1 lead in the third in 10 minutes!

Edit: Aaaand.. it's 5:4 Boston now, wow.

 

[DJA]

Canes are officially done. Down to us, NJ, and FL.

 

[Maylo]

Canes are officially done. Down to us, NJ, and FL.

I mean we shit the bed with Pens and 4:2 lead in the third, but at least we got a point out of it.

 

[Bobcat110]

Canes are officially done. Down to us, NJ, and FL.

And Philly, they are only 4-5-1 in last 10.... Although I'd bet NJ is odd team out based on SOS. I'm expecting CBJ will at least finish in WC1 or better, so likely rematch with Pens or face Caps.

 

[Maylo]

Top 5 PK in the league allowed 3 PPG from Habs. Ottawa scored 7 on Tampa. Is there full moon tonight?