After yesterday's matchup, 16 teams have clinched playoff spots. It's been a long time since all the playoffs spots have been taken before the last day of the regular season. Here are the playoff teams in order of rankings.
Eastern Conference Western Conference
New York Rangers Vancouver Canucks
Boston Bruins St. Louis Blues
Florida Panthers Los Angeles Kings
Pittsburgh Penguins Nashville Predators
Philadelphia Flyers Detroit Red Wings
New Jersey Devils Chicago Blackhawks
Ottawa Senators San Jose Sharks
Washington Capitols Phoenix Coyotes
The East standings are pretty much secured with only a Ottawa lost and Caps win on Saturday that could change the playoff matchups. The West however is more difficult because of the home-ice advantage situtation.
The Pacific Division is a mess with any of the three teams having the possibilities of taking the third seed. All in all, all 30 teams will see action Saturday. The game to watch will definitley be the Pens-Flyers game as it will be a preview of their playoff matchup and especially after the huge fiasco in their last meeting.
