NHL Playoff Picture: Today’s Schedule, Standings, and Updated Bracket
The NHL scene tightened as the regular season moved into its final weeks on March 24. Filmogaz.com provides an updated NHL Playoff Picture: Today’s Schedule, Standings, and Updated Bracket heading into March 24.
Overview
Colorado and Dallas have clinched postseason berths. Both teams sit atop their respective Central Division positions.
Multiple wild-card races remain unsettled. Several games on March 24 shifted the standings.
Western Conference snapshot
Colorado leads the Central with 106 points and 12 games left. Dallas follows with 97 points and a clinch.
Anaheim tops the Pacific with 84 points. Utah, Nashville, and Los Angeles occupy the wild-card group.
| Team | Points | Record | Regulation Wins | Games Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Avalanche | 106 | 47-13-10 | 41 | 12 |
| Dallas Stars | 97 | 43-17-11 | 33 | 11 |
| Minnesota Wild | 92 | 40-20-12 | 25 | 10 |
| Anaheim Ducks | 84 | 40-27-4 | 24 | 11 |
| Utah Mammoth | 80 | 37-29-6 | 28 | 10 |
| Nashville Predators | 77 | 34-28-9 | 25 | 11 |
Eastern Conference snapshot
Carolina leads the Metropolitan with 96 points. Buffalo tops the Atlantic with 95 points.
Several teams battle for wild-card slots in the East. Boston and Ottawa sit atop the East wild-card standings.
| Team | Points | Record | Regulation Wins | Games Remaining |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carolina Hurricanes | 96 | 45-20-6 | 32 | 11 |
| Buffalo Sabres | 95 | 44-20-7 | 37 | 11 |
| Tampa Bay Lightning | 91 | 44-21-5 | 35 | 12 |
| Boston Bruins | 86 | 39-24-8 | 29 | 11 |
| Ottawa Senators | 85 | 38-24-9 | 32 | 11 |
| Columbus Blue Jackets | 87 | 38-22-11 | 27 | 11 |
Key results from March 24
- Columbus 3, Philadelphia 2
- Colorado 6, Pittsburgh 2
- Montreal 5, Carolina 2
- Ottawa 3, Detroit 2
- Toronto 4, Boston 2
- Chicago 4, New York Islanders 3
- Florida 5, Seattle 4 (SO)
- Tampa Bay 6, Minnesota 3
- Nashville 6, San Jose 3
- Winnipeg 4, Vegas 1
- New Jersey 6, Dallas 4
- St. Louis 3, Washington 0
- Calgary 3, LA Kings 2 (OT)
- Edmonton 5, Utah Mammoth 2
- Anaheim 5, Vancouver 3
Updated bracket alignments
The March 24 standings produced a projected playoff bracket. Seed matchups reflect division rankings and wild-card positions.
| Conference | Matchup |
|---|---|
| Western | Central No.1 Colorado vs Wild card No.2 Nashville |
| Western | Central No.2 Dallas vs Central No.2 Minnesota |
| Western | Pacific No.1 Anaheim vs Wild card No.1 Utah Mammoth |
| Western | Pacific No.2 Edmonton vs Pacific No.3 Vegas |
| Eastern | Metro No.1 Carolina vs Wild card No.2 Ottawa |
| Eastern | Metro No.2 Columbus vs Metro No.3 Pittsburgh |
| Eastern | Atlantic No.1 Buffalo vs Wild card No.1 Boston |
| Eastern | Atlantic No.2 Tampa Bay vs Atlantic No.3 Montreal |
Broadcast and timing notes
All times listed are Central. Games stream on ESPN+ in the United States unless noted otherwise.
Filmogaz.com will continue tracking changes to the NHL playoff picture. Standings and schedules will update after remaining regular-season games.
