Predictions for the 2022-23 season

The Bruins have cooled down a bit, loosing two in a row. They have, however, officially clinched a playoff spot. A the bottom, the Sharks are officially out of the playoffs.

For a few teams, the probabilities of making the playoffs is getting pretty slim. The Sabres and the Senators have about 5% probabilities of getting a playoff spot. It is less than 1% for the Red Wings. The Panthers, who won the President’s trophy last year, have a 44% probability of getting in the playoffs.

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

Power ranking

The Oilers have by far, and not too surprisingly, the best offense, scoring on average 4 goals per game after adjusting for the strength of their opponents. Defensively, the Bruins dominate. They also have the second best offense in the league.

Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams