The NHL playoff race is heating up, with several teams vying for the final spots in the Eastern and Western Conferences. The Ottawa Senators and Boston Bruins have secured the Eastern wild cards, while the Vegas Golden Knights and Edmonton Oilers have clinched their spots in the West. The Pittsburgh Penguins and Washington Capitals are battling for the No. 2 seed in the Metro Division, with the Montreal Canadiens and New York Islanders competing for the No. 3 spot. The Columbus Blue Jackets and Philadelphia Flyers are also in the mix, with the Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators vying for the final wild card spot. The race is intense, with only a few games remaining before the regular season concludes. The final standings and playoff matchups will be determined in the coming days, with the teams jockeying for position in the 2026 NHL draft lottery.
