NHL predictions and rankings - March 01, 2020
Fun week in the NHL with David Ayres coming in as an emergency goalie. I like this kind of feel good story.
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Predictions for the 2019-20 season
The Bruins are still at the top with the Lightning falling a little behind. The Flyers have been playing very well and are climbing in the standings. In the West, the Avalanche is still on top but the Blues are making a strong push.
There is no clear favorite for the Stanley Cup right now. Four teams have about 17% probability of winning the Cup.
Table 1: Predictions for end of season standings in the NHL
Power ranking
The Lightning and the Avalanche still hold the top two spots but it is now the Avalanche in the top spot. The Flyers and the Wild have been playing very well and are rounding the top 4.
Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams