Now that the NHL is in the final quarter of the season and the trade deadline has passed, teams are who they are—and the forecast of the future is clearer. Thus, it seems logical to gaze into the crystal ball and project the final standings.
For this article, I will examine not only each playoff team's position, but also predict the number of points each finishes with and give a brief explanation why. In the next article, I will project the playoffs.
Washington Capitals (120): This team has arguably the most impressive offence in the league, and it is getting better in net. Moreover, the Capitals play in by far the weakest division in the NHL, and they already have a game-and-a-half lead over the team with the next best record—San Jose.
San Jose Sharks (117): For more on them, visit me at Shark-Infested Blogger.
Chicago Blackhawks (116): While they own the tiebreaker over San Jose, they have at least as tough a schedule the rest of the way— and a two-point deficit.
Vancouver Canucks (106): With the energy and glut of home games left following the Olympics, they should dominate a subpar division and finish with the fourth ...
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