NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
×Last updated: March 15, 2026, 8:40 AM ET
NHL Playoff Picture
The Anaheim Ducks' Pacific Division title chances espn.com remain mathematically alive with 10 games remaining, though they need to win at least eight and receive significant help from teams above them. Meanwhile, the playoff race intensified espn.com Saturday with multiple teams jockeying for positioning, including the Wild's overtime win over the Jets that kept Minnesota's wild card hopes alive.
Western Conference Standings
Colorado's 4-2 victory over Seattle solidified their hold espn.com on the top wild card spot, while Edmonton's regulation loss to Vegas opened the door espn.com for the Avalanche to potentially leapfrog them in the standings. The Kings' shootout win against San Jose maintained their momentum espn.com in the Pacific race, keeping them within striking distance of Vegas for the division lead.
Eastern Conference Movement
Boston's 3-1 win over Pittsburgh strengthened their hold espn.com on second place in the Atlantic, while Toronto's shootout victory against Washington kept pressure on espn.com the Bruins. The Islanders' regulation loss to Nashville damaged their playoff positioning espn.com, dropping them to ninth in the East and three points back of the final wild card spot with games still in hand.