NHL predictions and rankings - April 17, 2022


Two more weeks left to the regular season. I’m ready for the playoffs.

Predictions for the 2021-22 season

The Avalanche is now the clear favorite to win the Cup. The Panthers are second and the Flames are a close third. The Blues are playing well and are fourth with a 9% probability of winning the Cup.

In the East, it’s all set which teams will make the playoffs. In the West, the Kings and the Golden Knights are still competing for the final spot.

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

Power ranking

It’s the Avalanche all alone at the top spot, the Flames second, the Panthers are third not too far behind and then the Blues in fourth. I’ve been forgetting about the Blues but they have been playing very well.

Table 2: Power ranking of NHL teams