Boston Bruins’ James van Riemsdyk (21) and Florida Panthers’ Brandon Montour (62) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, April 6, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)AP
By beating Florida in overtime on Saturday, the Bruins stretched their lead over the Panthers in the Atlantic Division to five points with four games to go.
The highest point total Florida can still reach is 110, while Boston is already at 107 meaning the Bruins are likely to win the division.
The Rangers have a one-point lead on the Bruins and a game in hand for both the Eastern Conference’s top seed and the Presidents’ Trophy.
Tampa’s loss to Pittsburgh in a wild game Saturday leaves them four points behind Toronto, who has a game in hand, meaning the Atlantic Division is likely to remain: 1. Boston, 2. Florida, 3. Toronto and 4. Tampa
What the Bruins can still win:
Atlantic Division, Top seed in Eastern Conference, Presidents’ Trophy
Here’s where things stand for Boston after Saturday’s win:
Atlantic Division
………………….GP—W-L-OT—Pts
Boston-x…….78—46-17-15-107
Florida-x…….78—48-24-6—102
Toronto……….76—44-23-9—97
Tampa Bay…..77—43-27-7 —93
Bruins Games Remaining:
April: 9 vs. Carolina; 13 at Pittsburgh; 15 at Washington; 16 vs. Ottawa
Florida Games Remaining:
April: 9 vs. Ottawa; 11 vs. Columbus; 13 vs. Buffalo; 16 vs. Toronto
New York Rangers Games Remaining:
April: 7 vs. Montreal; 9 at N.Y. Islanders; 11 vs. Philadelphia, 13 vs. N.Y. Islanders; 15. vs. Ottawa
Eastern Conference
……………………GP—W-L-OT—Pts
N.Y.Rangers-X…77-52-21-4-108
Boston-x………78—46-17-15-107
Carolina-x…….77—48-22-7—103
Florida-x………78—48-24-6—102
Presidents’ Trophy
…………………….GP—W-L-OT—Pts
N.Y.Rangers-X…77-52-21-4-108
Boston-x………78—46-17-15-107
Dallas-x………..77—48-20-9-105
Carolina-x……..77—48-22-7—103
*Vancouver-x…..76—47-21-8-102
Colorado-x…….77—48-23-6-102
Florida-x……….78—48-24-6—102
Winnipeg-x………77- 47-24-6-100
X-Clinched playoff spot
*- Not including late Saturday game
If the NHL playoffs started today:
EASTERN CONFERENCE
M1) New York Rangers vs. WC2) Pittsburgh
A1) Boston vs. WC1) Tampa Bay
A2) Florida vs. A3) Toronto
M2) Carolina vs. M3) New York Islanders
WESTERN CONFERENCE
C1) Dallas vs. WC2) *Los Angeles or Nashville
P1) Vancouver vs. WC2) Nashville or Los Angeles
C2) Colorado vs. C3) Winnipeg
P2) Edmonton vs. P3) Vegas
NHL Tiebreakers
If two or more clubs are tied in points during the regular season, the standing of the clubs is determined in the following order:
- The fewer number of games played (i.e., superior points percentage).
- The greater number of games won, excluding games won in Overtime or by Shootout (i.e., ‘Regulation Wins’). This figure is reflected in the RW column.
- The greater number of games won, excluding games won by Shootout. This figure is reflected in the ROW column.
- The greater number of games won by the Club in any manner (i.e., ‘Total Wins’). This figure is reflected in the W column.
- The greater number of points earned in games against each other among two or more tied clubs.
- For the purpose of determining standing for two or more Clubs that have not played an even number of games with one or more of the other tied Clubs, the first game played in the city that has the extra game (the ‘odd game’) shall not be included.
- When more than two Clubs are tied, the percentage of available points earned in games among each other (and not including any ‘odd games’) shall be used to determine standing.
- The greater differential between goals for and against (including goals scored in Overtime or awarded for prevailing in Shootouts) for the entire regular season. This figure is reflected in the DIFF column.
- The greater number of goals scored (including goals scored in Overtime or awarded for prevailing in Shootouts) for the entire regular season. This figure is reflected in the GF column.
NOTE: In standings, a victory in a shootout counts as one goal for, while a shootout loss counts as one goal against.
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