NHL Eastern Conference playoff race: Seven teams, two spots and so much mediocrity. By The Athletic NHL Staff. March 22, 2024 Updated March 29, 2024.

To conclude our mini-series assessing the NHL’s 16 playoff teams, let’s wrap up with the Eastern Conference. The East does not look like as much of a gauntlet as the West, but there are some ...

With the regular season ending April 17, we'll help you track it all with the NHL playoff watch. As we traverse the final stretch, ... Current playoff matchups. Eastern Conference.

The conference final round of the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs is set to begin May 17. While the two Western Conference series rage on, we know the identity of the last two teams standing in the East.

The Eastern Conference playoff field is now set thanks to the Ottawa Senators 4-2 win over the Boston Bruins on Sunday night. ... NHL Playoff Picture Update: Eastern Conference matchups set ...

The Storm Surge--No, the wacky, sometimes criticized, postgame celebrations won't help them to the 16 wins needed to claim a championship. In fact, the Hurricanes, who made the playoffs for the ...

Mike Johnson can't figure out who to call the favorite in the Eastern Conference going into the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Johnson, a retired NHL forward, current analyst with NHL Network and TSN, and ...

You’re probably focused on the NHL trade deadline, and that’s fine. Most of us are. There are still games being played, though. Damn. Even worse, they count just as much as the ones after ...

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Saturday with two Eastern Conference series (Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders; Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs) kicking things off.

The Eastern Conference playoff race has grown frustrating for people who like patterns, order, ... T.J. Oshie Retires from NHL After 16 Seasons, Won 2018 Stanley Cup with Capitals.