MatthewFlames
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With 10 days of simulation remaining, here is a playoff report for the Western Conference.
Today's standings:
Despite the sim saying the Jackets have clinched, they actually need one more point before they clinch. The magic number for teams to control their own destiny and make the playoffs is 99. There are still 9 teams that can reach this number, but only 8 that can surpass it (those in the top 8 right now and the Avs).
ACTUAL PR:
Blue Jackets: 1 (to ensure no tie-breaker)
Sharks: 6
Flames: 7
Red Wings: 8
Preds: 12
Blues: 14
Stars: 19
Avalanche: 18
Oilers: 27
Battle for a playoff spot:
This one is looking more and more like a battle between the Predators, Blues, Stars and Avs, though it would only take a loss or two for the Sharks and Flames to be drawn back into it. The Wings, with more games in hand, look comfortable despite their 6th place in the table today.
The Stars are in the weakest position while the Blues are in the strongest with their games in hand, if they can stop the recent slump. Back to back losses to the Predators will mean a nervy end to their season. Could the Blackhawks campaign to end the Blues run of playoffs actually work?
The Oilers need more help than possible for them to qualify.
KEY UPCOMING MATCH-UPS
Game 1118 on GD 186: Jackets versus Wings for the division crown
Game 1122 on GD 187: Predators versus Sharks
Game 1126 on GD 187: Flames battle the Avalanche
Game 1130 on GD 188: Sharks against the Stars
Today's standings:
Despite the sim saying the Jackets have clinched, they actually need one more point before they clinch. The magic number for teams to control their own destiny and make the playoffs is 99. There are still 9 teams that can reach this number, but only 8 that can surpass it (those in the top 8 right now and the Avs).
ACTUAL PR:
Blue Jackets: 1 (to ensure no tie-breaker)
Sharks: 6
Flames: 7
Red Wings: 8
Preds: 12
Blues: 14
Stars: 19
Avalanche: 18
Oilers: 27
Battle for a playoff spot:
This one is looking more and more like a battle between the Predators, Blues, Stars and Avs, though it would only take a loss or two for the Sharks and Flames to be drawn back into it. The Wings, with more games in hand, look comfortable despite their 6th place in the table today.
The Stars are in the weakest position while the Blues are in the strongest with their games in hand, if they can stop the recent slump. Back to back losses to the Predators will mean a nervy end to their season. Could the Blackhawks campaign to end the Blues run of playoffs actually work?
The Oilers need more help than possible for them to qualify.
KEY UPCOMING MATCH-UPS
Game 1118 on GD 186: Jackets versus Wings for the division crown
Game 1122 on GD 187: Predators versus Sharks
Game 1126 on GD 187: Flames battle the Avalanche
Game 1130 on GD 188: Sharks against the Stars
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