Predictions for the 2023-24 season

The Rangers are still on the top spot but the Stars are breathing down their neck. The Hurricanes are finishing the season strong and are favourite for the Cup.

The Islanders should make the playoffs because of their current winning streak. They have not clinched a playoff spot yet but their probability of doing so is near 100%. It’s going to be between the Penguins, the Red Wings, the Flyers and the Capitals for the last playoff spot in the East. The Penguins, and the Capitals have three games left to play but though schedules. The Red Wings also have three games left to play but an easier schedule with their last two games against the Canadiens. The Flyers have two games left to play, are a point behind the Penguins but at equality with the Capitals and the Red Wings. The Penguins have about 50% probability of making the playoffs, 22% for the Red Wings, 25% for the Capitals and 5% for the Flyers.

In the West, the Golden Knights should make the playoffs but have not clinched their spot yet.

Power ranking

The Hurricanes keep the top spot of the power ranking. The Panthers are now second. It’s the best two defences that dominate the power ranking.