NHL predictions and rankings - February 09, 2020


With only about a third of the season left, a few teams are making a push for a playoff spot but they might not have enough games left to catch up. To learn about my model, check this post.

Predictions for the 2019-20 season

The Bruins climbed to the top but the Lightnings are not far behind. The Blues have been struggling of late and have dropped and their probability of winning the cup is down to 1.5%. Montreal’s probability of making the playoffs keeps on improving and is now at 22.6%.

Table 1: Predictions for end of season standings in the NHL

Power ranking

The Lightnings are still sitting at the top. The Avalanche climbed 8 spots to number 4.

Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams