NHL Playoff classification: The last one for the Detroit Red Wings?

At the beginning of the NHL season 2024-25, some predicted that the Detroit Red Wings-with one of the proudest stories among the 32 clubs of the league-IHRE would bring triumphal return to the after season field.

Although they remain mathematical in the race with less than two weeks, their chances become slimmer every day.

On Friday evening they organize the Carolina Hurricanes (7 p.m. ET, ESPN+) With the chance to get closer to the Montreal Canadiens and New York Rangers, who have planned the last place for wildcards in the past few days.

While the games get going, the 75 points of the Red Wings six are behind the Canadia and their 26 regulatory gains are connected to Montreal.

Dylan Larkin & Co. becomes more difficult after the game against the Canes. Their remaining schedule functions only Games against teams that are currently in the playoff position: The Florida Panthers Two Taly, Canadiens, Tampa Bay Lightning, Dallas Stars, New Jersey Devils and Toronto Maple Leafs. Perhaps the teams who have won a playoff base take a proverbial foot from the accelerator pedal, but this is not exactly an ideal locking plan for a team that looks into the playoffs on the outside.

But if the red wings want to run a run, a victory on Friday (at least emotionally) will go a long way to get support. Can you do it?

With the regular season until April 17th, we will help you to follow everything with the NHL Playoff Watch. While we cross the last route, we will specify all playoff races together with the teams looking for position in the NHL -Draft lottery from 2025.

Note: Playoff chances are on stathlets.

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Current Playoff Matchups
Today’s schedule
Yesterday’s scores
Extended rating
Race for No. 1 pick

Current Playoff Matchups

Eastern Conference

A1 Toronto Maple Leafs against WC1 Ottawa senators
A2 Tampa Bay Lightning against A3 Florida Panthers
M1 Washington Capitals against WC2 Montreal Canadiens
M2 Carolina Hurricanes against M3 New Jersey Devils

Western Conference

C1 Winnipeg Jets against WC2 St. Louis Blues
C2 Dallas Stars against C3 Colorado Avalanche
P1 Vegas Golden Knights against WC1 Minnesota Wild
P2 Los Angeles Kings against P3 Edmonton Oilers

Friday games

Note: All times et. All games that are not in the TNT or NHL network can stream on ESPN+ (local blackout restrictions).

Carolina Hurricanes at Detroit Red Wings, 7 p.m.
Chicago Blackhawks at Washington Capitals, 7 p.m. (ESPN+/HULU/NHLN)
Minnesota Wild near New York Islander, 7:30 p.m.

The scoreboard on Thursday

Montreal Canadiens 4, Boston Bruins 1
Ottawa Senators 2, Tampa Bay Lightning 1
Colorado Avalanche 7, Columbus Blue Jackets 3
St. Louis Blues 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 4 (OT)
Dallas Stars 5, Nashville Predators 1
Los Angeles Kings 4, Utah Hockey Club 2
Calgary Flames 4, Anaheim Ducks 1
Winnipeg Jets 4, Vegas Golden Knights 0
Edmonton Oilers 3, San Jose Sharks 2

Extended rating

Atlantic division

Points: 96
Regulation wins: 38
Playoff position: A1
Games left: 7
Points speed: 105.0
Next game: Against CBJ (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 93
Regulation wins: 38
Playoff position: A2
Games left: 7
Points speed: 101.7
Next game: @ Buf (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 92
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: A3
Games left: 7
Points speed: 100.6
Next game: @ Ott (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 86
Regulation wins: 31
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 7
Points speed: 94.0
Next game: vs. Fla (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 98.5%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 81
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: Toilet
Games left: 7
Points speed: 88.6
Next game: vs. Phi (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 42.1%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 75
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 8
Points speed: 83.1
Next game: Against Auto (Friday)
Playoff chances: 2.7%
Tragic number: 11

Points: 70
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 8
Points speed: 77.6
Next game: Against TB (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0.1%
Tragic number: 6

Points: 69
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points speed: 74.4
Next game: Against Auto (Saturday)
Playoff chances: ~ 0%
Tragic number: 1

U -Bahn -Division

Points: 105
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: M1
Games left: 7
Points speed: 114.8
Next game: Against Chi (Friday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 96
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: M2
Games left: 8
Points speed: 106.4
Next game: @ Det (Friday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 87
Regulation wins: 35
Playoff position: M3
Games left: 6
Points speed: 93.9
Next game: Vs. Nyr (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.7%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 79
Regulation wins: 32
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points speed: 86.4
Next game: @ NJ (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 26.8%
Tragic number: 13

Points: 77
Regulation wins: 24
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 8
Points speed: 85.3
Next game: @ Gate (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 27.4%
Tragic number: 13

Points: 74
Regulation wins: 25
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 8
Points speed: 82.0
Next game: vs. min (Friday)
Playoff chances: 2.8%
Tragic number: 10

Points: 72
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points speed: 77.7
Next game: @ Dal (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0.1%
Tragic number: 4

Points: 71
Regulation wins: 20
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points speed: 76.6
Next game: @ Mtl (Saturday)
Playoff chances: ~ 0%
Tragic number: 3

Central department

Points: 108
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: C1
Games left: 6
Points speed: 116.5
Next game: @ Uta (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 104
Regulation wins: 41
Playoff position: C2
Games left: 7
Points speed: 113.7
Next game: Vs. Grube (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 98
Regulation wins: 39
Playoff position: C3
Games left: 5
Points speed: 104.4
Next game: @ StL (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 91
Regulation wins: 30
Playoff position: WC1
Games left: 5
Points speed: 96.9
Next game: vs. Col (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 97.8%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 89
Regulation wins: 33
Playoff position: Toilet
Games left: 6
Points speed: 96.0
Next game: @ Nyi (Friday)
Playoff chances: 94.8%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 80
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points speed: 86.3
Next game: Against WPG (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0.7%
Tragic number: 4

Points: 62
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points speed: 66.9
Next game: Against MTL (Sunday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E

Points: 52
Regulation wins: 18
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points speed: 56.9
Next game: @ WSH (Friday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E

Pacific division

Points: 98
Regulation wins: 42
Playoff position: P1
Games left: 7
Points speed: 107.2
Next game: @ CGY (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 100%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 95
Regulation wins: 38
Playoff position: P3
Games left: 7
Points speed: 103.9
Next game: Vs. EDM (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 93
Regulation wins: 32
Playoff position: P2
Games left: 7
Points speed: 101.7
Next game: @ La (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 99.9%
Tragic number: N/A

Points: 84
Regulation wins: 27
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points speed: 91.8
Next game: Against VGK (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 5.9%
Tragic number: 10

Points: 81
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points speed: 88.6
Next game: Against Ana (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0.8%
Tragic number: 7

Points: 74
Regulation wins: 23
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points speed: 80.9
Next game: @ Ana (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E

Points: 70
Regulation wins: 26
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 6
Points speed: 75.5
Next game: @ Sj (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E

Points: 50
Regulation wins: 14
Playoff position: N/A
Games left: 7
Points speed: 54.7
Next game: vs. Sea (Saturday)
Playoff chances: 0%
Tragic number: E

Note: An “X” means that the team won a playoff place. An “E” means that the team was eliminated from the playoff dispute.

Race for No. 1 selection

The NHL uses a lottery design to determine the order of the first round. Therefore, the team that ends in the last place is not guaranteed to select number 1. From 2021, a team can rise a maximum of 10 spots if the lottery wins, so that only 11 teams are justified for No. 1 selection. You can find complete details about the process here. Matthew Schaefer, a defender of the Otters of the Ohl, is number 1 in the Draft board.

Points: 50
Regulation wins: 14

Points: 52
Regulation wins: 18

Points: 62
Regulation wins: 23

Points: 69
Regulation wins: 23

Points: 70
Regulation wins: 26

Points: 70
Regulation wins: 26

Points: 71
Regulation wins: 20

Points: 72
Regulation wins: 20

Points: 74
Regulation wins: 23

Points: 74
Regulation wins: 25

Points: 75
Regulation wins: 26

Points: 77
Regulation wins: 24

Points: 79
Regulation wins: 32

Points: 80
Regulation wins: 26

Points: 81
Regulation wins: 26

Points: 84
Regulation wins: 27