NHL predictions and rankings - March 28, 2022
I was out yesterday so this is coming a day late. A lot of trades last week and it will be interesting to see how this impacts the rest of the season.
Predictions for the 2021-22 season
Once again, the Panthers and the Avalanche are at the top of the expected standings, practically with the same number of expected points. The Flames are still favorite to win the Cup but the Avalanche is not too far behind.
The Canadiens have had no chance of make the playoffs according to my model for quite a while. They are now the first team officially eliminated from the playoffs.
Table 1: Predictions for end of season standings in the NHL
Power ranking
The Flames keep the top spot. The Penguins continue their strong play and have climbed to the fifth spot in the power ranking.
Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams