It’s the final week of the NHL regular season, and online sportsbooks have odds on the games that are pivotal to the NHL playoff hunt. The race is still tight in the Eastern Conference, where the Detroit Red Wings, Washington Capitals, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Philadelphia Flyers are all battling for a wild card spot.
Below, we’ll look at all the betting odds for the games this week that will determine the NHL playoff picture. You can also check out Stanley Cup odds and how to bet on the NHL.
Key NHL games & odds this week
Monday, April 15
New York Islanders at New Jersey Devils
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This is probably the biggest game of the day, since the Islanders can clinch a playoff spot with a win but risk possibly falling out of contention with a regulation loss. If New York can come away with at least one point here, it will likely see the postseason. Getting the two points for a win would secure the Islanders in third place in the Metropolitan Division, which then would leave the Capitals, Penguins, Red Wings, and Flyers all battling for the last wild card spot.
Boston Bruins at Washington Capitals
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The Bruins are still trying to secure the top spot in the Atlantic Division, so the team has plenty left to play for against a Capitals squad that’s currently even with the Red Wings and Flyers at 87 points on the season. Washington has the tiebreaker on its side if the team ends up in a tie with Detroit or Philadelphia.
Nashville Predators at Pittsburgh Penguins
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A win for the Predators would clinch a wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Penguins need a win to stay in the playoff hunt, but they also need both Washington and Detroit to lose on Monday. That would give Pittsburgh a chance to clinch a playoff berth with a win in the team’s final regular season game against the Islanders on Wednesday.
Montreal Canadiens at Detroit Red Wings
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The Red Wings finish out the season with a home-and-home against the Canadiens, the bottom team in the Atlantic Division. If Detroit can win both games, that would eliminate Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, regardless of how those teams finish up in this final week of play. Detroit and Montreal have played twice this season, with each team winning one at home. Montreal has long since been eliminated from playoff contention, so it really has nothing but pride to play for at this point.
San Jose Sharks at Edmonton Oilers
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The Oilers could still potentially clinch first in the Pacific Division with wins in the final three games and some Vancouver Canucks losses. If Vancouver beats the Calgary Flames on Tuesday, however, those hopes will be dashed no matter what Edmonton does. But to keep the hope of a division title alive, Edmonton must win this game against the bottom team in the NHL.
Ottawa Senators at New York Rangers
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This is the final game of the regular season for New York. The Rangers can clinch the Presidents’ Trophy () with a win at home against Ottawa, a team that’s been eliminated from playoff contention.
Tuesday, April 16
Detroit Red Wings at Montreal Canadiens
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If Detroit can pull off the home win on Monday, this quick turnaround on the road will be a chance to clinch the wild card spot. That would automatically eliminate the Flyers and Penguins.
Washington Capitals at Philadelphia Flyers
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The season is on the line for Philadelphia in this game. This is the only game the Flyers have left in the regular season, and it’s against a fellow wild card hopeful. Philadelphia is 20-16-4 at home this season.
Chicago Blackhawks at Vegas Golden Knights
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The Golden Knights have already clinched a playoff spot but could still potentially move ahead of Los Angeles for the third spot in the Pacific Division. That would put Vegas into a first-round matchup against the Oilers. Otherwise, the Golden Knights likely would have to face the Dallas Stars in a first-round rematch of last season’s Western Conference final.
Calgary Flames at Vancouver Canucks
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A win here would clinch the Pacific Division title for the Canucks. Then it wouldn’t matter what the Oilers are able to do in a late push for the division’s top spot. Vancouver has been especially good at home this season, with a 26-9-5 record at Rogers Arena.
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