NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
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Last updated: March 22, 2026, 10:30 AM ET
NHL Playoff Picture Focus
The Metro Division race tightened as the top four contenders all suited up Sunday, directly impacting the final playoff seeding picture. Updated projections show a tight battle for the final wild-card spot following significant Saturday results that also shifted the draft lottery standings entering the final weeks of the regular season.