We are not a week in the playoffs that there are already some surprises. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Hurricanes have reinforced their position as favourite for the Cup, likewise for the Panthers as second favourite. Let’s look at the first round individual match-ups. Panthers (98.2%) vs Lightning (1.8%), 3-0: I’m surprised how “easy” it’s been for the Panthers so far. I don’t expect the Lightning to go out in four games.

The real season begins! A few weeks ago I thought McDavid would win the point race. An injury to McDavid and Kucherov piling point a an incredible pace mean that’s Kucherov will receive the Hart Ross trophy. He is far from being on my list of favourite players but I admit that he is an incredible player, especially on the power play. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Hurricanes are favourite for the Cup.

I thought we were going to have a boring end of the season but it turned out quite exciting in the East with a few teams surging and others are in a slump. 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.

Less than two weeks left to the regular season. We now have a good isea of the teams that will make the playoffs. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Rangers are still on the top spot and appear set to win the President’s trophy. The Hurricanes are favourite for the Cup. After the Hurricanes, there are four teams with probabilities of winning the Cup at about 10% (Stars, Avalanche, Panthers and Oilers).

Who is going to win the Art Ross? Although McDavid is still third in the race, if I were to bet any money it would be on him. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Rangers jumped to the top spot. The Panthers have cooled down and dropped into second position. The Hurricanes continue to be favourite for the Cup. In the West, the playoffs race is practically over. The Blues and the Wild only have a small chance of qualifying.

Each team has about a dozen more games to play. The end of the regular season is near. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Panthers keep the top spot but it’s very tight at the top. Six teams are currently expected to get 110 points or more. We should expect one of these teams to receive the President’s trophy. I would not be surprised two or more teams tie for the most points.

Alright, the trade period is over. A few big moves, let’s see if they’ll have a significant impact on the rest of the season. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Panthers keep the top spot and then the Rangers, the Canucks and the Bruins follow with almost the same number of expected points. The Islanders getting Patrick Roy behind the bench did not seem to pay off right away but the Islanders have significantly improved their probability of making the playoffs over the last two weeks.

One more day before transactions are all done. I can’t wait to know the composition of teams for the end of the season. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Panthers keep the top spot. The Penguins have dropped in their probability of making the playoffs. The Blackhawks are the worst team in the league for the second year in a row. That is sad for Connor Bedard who is having a good rookie season.

Trade deadline (March 8) is approaching. Again this year, I cannot wait for that to be over. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Panthers keep the top spot. There is big gap to the Rangers in second place. The Oilers haven’t dropped from second to seventh over the last week. Bringing Patrick Roy to coach the Islanders hasn’t had the expected outcome. The Islanders have only a 7.2% probability of making the playoffs currently.

How manys goals will Auston Matthews score? Last time I checked, he was on pace for 77. Predictions for the 2023-24 season The Canucks lost three in a row and have lost the top spot. The Panthers have won their last six games and have claimed to top spot. They are also favourites for the Cup, followed by the Oilers. There are now six teams who have zero chance of making the playoffs.