NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 20, 2026, 10:30 AM ET
NHL Standings & Projections
The Buffalo Sabres charged into the top three of the new weekly power rankings, demonstrating a significant overperformance relative to their preseason point projections. Meanwhile, the race for the top overall seed remains tight, with current frontrunners vying for the Presidents' Trophy as updated playoff projections show several Eastern Conference contenders locked in a close battle for the final available spots in the bracket.