Episkey
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I did this last year and people seemed to like it so I thought I would start it again this year. With the final stretch of the season coming up and just over 20 games left, it's time to start looking at possible playoff scenarios. This year is not as clear cut as last where it was either pass the Ducks or stay ahead of the Kings, with basically no competition from anyone else in the Pacific. Now with ANA, LA, VAN, CGY, and SJ fighting for playoff spots, things will be a bit more interesting this time around. Like last year, I will try to update this every night.
Updated 2-20-15
Sharks Perspective
-The Sharks magic number to clinch the playoffs is currently 46*. This translates to a record of 22-0-0 over the remaining 22 games to clinch WITHOUT ANY HELP (Losses from other teams). *We do not control our own destiny as of now.
-The Sharks magic number to clinch a Pacific divisional (non-wildcard) playoff spot is 46*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.
-To meet the projected Western conference playoff cutoff of 95pts, the Sharks need to finish the season 13-8-1 or better.
-According to SportsClubStats, the Sharks have a 47.7% chance of making the playoffs.
To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Minnesota
-If the Wild continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 13-8-1 or better to stay ahead and clinch a wild card spot.
-If the Wild continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 20-2-0 or better to stay ahead and clinch a wild card spot.
-If the Wild go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-3-2 or better to stay ahead and clinch a wild card spot.
Current Playoff Matchups
West
1P. Anaheim vs 1WC. Winnipeg
2P. Vancouver vs 3P. Calgary
1C. Nashville vs 2WC. San Jose
2C. St. Louis vs 3C. Chicago
East
1M. NY Islanders vs 1WC. Pittsburgh
2M. NY Rangers vs 3M. Washington
1A. Montreal vs 2WC. Boston
2A. Tampa Bay vs 3A. Detroit
As things get closer to the end of the season I'll start doing scenarios like staying in front of LA or VAN, etc.
Updated 2-20-15
Sharks Perspective
-The Sharks magic number to clinch the playoffs is currently 46*. This translates to a record of 22-0-0 over the remaining 22 games to clinch WITHOUT ANY HELP (Losses from other teams). *We do not control our own destiny as of now.
-The Sharks magic number to clinch a Pacific divisional (non-wildcard) playoff spot is 46*. *We do not control our own destiny as of now.
-To meet the projected Western conference playoff cutoff of 95pts, the Sharks need to finish the season 13-8-1 or better.
-According to SportsClubStats, the Sharks have a 47.7% chance of making the playoffs.
To clinch a wild card spot ahead of Minnesota
-If the Wild continue at their season pace, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 13-8-1 or better to stay ahead and clinch a wild card spot.
-If the Wild continue at their current pace (L10), the Sharks need to finish with a record of 20-2-0 or better to stay ahead and clinch a wild card spot.
-If the Wild go rest of season at .750, the Sharks need to finish with a record of 17-3-2 or better to stay ahead and clinch a wild card spot.
Current Playoff Matchups
West
1P. Anaheim vs 1WC. Winnipeg
2P. Vancouver vs 3P. Calgary
1C. Nashville vs 2WC. San Jose
2C. St. Louis vs 3C. Chicago
East
1M. NY Islanders vs 1WC. Pittsburgh
2M. NY Rangers vs 3M. Washington
1A. Montreal vs 2WC. Boston
2A. Tampa Bay vs 3A. Detroit
As things get closer to the end of the season I'll start doing scenarios like staying in front of LA or VAN, etc.
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