NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 12, 2026, 9:53 AM ET
Stanley Cup Playoff Picture
The Dallas Stars and Edmonton Oilers are shaping up espn.com as potential conference finals opponents, with both teams maintaining top-3 positions espn.com in their respective divisions. Dallas's 4-1 win over Nashville extended their point streak to eight games, while Edmonton's 5-2 victory against Vancouver kept them within four points of the Pacific Division lead. The playoff projections espn.com show the Stars holding the Western Conference's second wild-card spot with 76 points, just ahead of Vancouver at.
Draft Lottery Implications
The Arizona Coyotes' 3-2 overtime loss to Colorado has impacted draft positioning espn.com, dropping them to the league's worst record at 20-42-8. With 48 points through 70 games, Arizona now holds the highest probability espn.com for the No. 1 overall pick at 18.5%. The Montreal Canadiens remain in second place for lottery odds at 13.5% after their 4-1 defeat to Toronto, while the Chicago Blackhawks' 5-3 win over Winnipeg has improved their draft standing espn.com slightly to 11.5% odds.