The NHL playoff picture is very unsettled with less than a month left in the season. The Nashville Predators have suddenly taken control in the wild card race.

The NHL starts the weekend with a modest two-game slate on Friday night. I’m targeting a home favorite, a road underdog, and a young superstar for my picks toni

The 2025-26 NHL regular season ends on April 16. Here is the latest look at the playoff standings, postseason bracket and tiebreakers.

The Red Wings are now tasked with taking on the Sabres, who have been the biggest surprise of the year. After years of being a doormat for the rest of the NHL, Lindy Ruff’s team has turned things around and is fighting to win the Atlantic Division.