NHL predictions and rankings - May 09, 2021


The season is almost over. Not much left to be decided.

Predictions

North

Montreal is in and still has a small chance of catching up to Winnipeg. The Maple Leafs, the Oilers, the Jets and the Canadiens are in the playoffs.

Table 1: Predictions for the North division

West

There is still a chance the Avalanche will catch up to the Golden Knights for the first place. The Golden Kignths, the Avalanche, the Wild and the Blues are in the playoffs.

Table 2: Predictions for the West division

Central

The Predators are claiming the last spot. The Lightning will most likely finish third and has a surprisingly low probability of winning the division, 5.5%. The Hurricanes, the Panthers, the Lightning and the Predators are in the playoffs.

Table 3: Predictions for the Central division

East

The Penguins most likely will win the division. The Penguins, the Capitals, the Bruins and the Islanders are in the playoffs.

Table 4: Predictions for the East division