With around 20 games to go for most clubs, there are six teams battling for playoff spots in the East. Plus, updated playoff projections, tragic numbers, Bedard lottery watch and more.

NHL Eastern Conference bracket With no changes possible to the bracket in the final day of regular-season play, here's how the first-round playoff matchups would look based on the current ...

San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers, 9 p.m. (NHL Power Play on ESPN+): The Oilers have been one of the NHL's hottest teams of late, winning eight straight games and going 17-2-1 since March 1.

The NHL regular season wraps up on Thursday, April 17 and there are still teams vying for a spot in the postseason, with one spot remaining in the Eastern Conference and two in the Western Conference.

Tragic numbers are courtesy of Damian Echevarrieta of the NHL. Jump ahead:br/> Current playoff matchups br/> Today's games br/> Last night's scores br/> Expanded standings br/> Race for No. 1 pick ...

NHL Western Conference bracket With no changes possible to the bracket in the final day of regular-season play, here's how the first-round playoff matchups would look based on the current ...

Tragic numbers are courtesy of Damian Echevarrieta of the NHL. Jump ahead:br/> Current playoff matchups br/> Today's games br/> Last night's scores br/> Expanded standings br/> Race for No. 1 pick ...

Heading into tonight's game against the Calgary Flames (8:30 p.m. ET, NHL Network), the Caps are one point behind the Detroit Red Wings, with a two-game regulation win advantage and two games in hand.

It was a triumphant comeback for McDavid, who missed eight games due to a lower body injury. It was also a historic one as the captain became the seventh player in NHL history with at least five ...

Two weeks ago, we asked you to dream of the NHL’s 30 best players in the Year 2030. In part two of the series, we’re taking ...

NHL Eastern Conference bracket Here's how the first-round playoff matchups would look based on the current standings in the Eastern Conference: ...