NHL Playoff Magic Number Update: Friday, May 7, 2021! What are the Magic Numbers for Predators, Canadiens & Blues to Clinch Playoff Spots?
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2021 NHL Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7
Here is the 2021 NHL Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7:
Records and Information Entering Fri. May 7’s Slate of Games.
North Division
2021 NHL Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7
Toronto Maple Leafs (34-13-6, 74 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, April 28, 2021
- Currently Leading the North Division by 8 Points over Oilers
- Magic Number to Clinch North Division: 1
- Can Clinch North Division on Saturday with a Win vs. Canadiens OR an Oilers Loss vs. Canucks in Regulation
Edmonton Oilers (32-18-2, 66 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Monday, May 3, 2021
- Currently Trailing the North Division by 8 Points to Maple Leafs
Winnipeg Jets (28-21-3, 59 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, May 5, 2021
- Currently Trailing the North Division by 15 Points to Maple Leafs
Montreal Canadiens (24-20-9, 57 Points)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Berth: 2
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth with a Win vs. Maple Leafs on Saturday AND a Flames Loss vs. Senators on Sunday
- Currently Leading Final Playoff Spot for the North Division by 10 Points over Calgary Flames (22-26-3, 47 Points)
Central Division
2021 NHL Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7
Carolina Hurricanes (36-10-8, 80 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Monday, April 26, 2021
- Currently Leading the Central Division by 5 Points overs Panthers/Lightning
- Magic Number to Clinch Central Division: 1
- Can Clinch Central Division Title on Saturday with a Win vs. Predators
Tampa Bay Lightning (36-14-3, 75 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Central Division by 5 Points to Hurricanes
Florida Panthers (35-14-5, 75 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Tuesday, April 27, 2021
- Currently Trailing the Central Division by 5 Points to Hurricanes
Nashville Predators (29-23-2, 60 Points)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Berth: 2
- Can Clinch Playoff Berth with a Stars Loss vs. Lightning on Friday AND a Predators Win vs. Hurricanes on Saturday
- Currently Leading Final Playoff Spot for the Central Division by 4 Points over Dallas Stars (21-18-14, 56 Points)
East Division
2021 NHL Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7
Pittsburgh Penguins (36-16-3, 75 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Thursday, April 29, 2021
- Currently Leading the East Division by 2 Points over Capitals
- Magic Number to Clinch East Division: 2
- Can Clinch East Division Title with a Win vs. Sabres on Saturday AND Capitals to Lose Remaining 3 Games
Washington Capitals (33-14-5, 73 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Thursday, April 29, 2021
- Currently Trailing the East Division by 2 Points to Penguins
Boston Bruins (32-14-7, 71 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Monday, May 3, 2021
- Currently Trailing the East Division by 4 Points to Penguins
New York Islanders (31-17-6, 68 Points)#
West Division
2021 NHL Playoff Magic Number Update: May 7
Vegas Golden Knights (37-13-2, 76 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Wednesday, April 21, 2021
- Currently Leading the West Division by 4 Points over Avalanche
- Magic Number to Clinch West Division: 3
Colorado Avalanche (34-13-4, 72 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Thursday, April 22, 2021
- Currently Trailing the West Division by 4 Points to Golden Knights
Minnesota Wild (33-14-5, 71 Points)#
- Clinched Playoff Berth on Saturday, April 24, 2021
- Currently Trailing the West Division by 5 Points to Golden Knights
St. Louis Blues (24-19-8, 56 Points)
- Magic Number to Clinch Playoff Berth: 3
- Currently Leading Final Playoff Spot for the West Division by 4 Points over Arizona Coyotes (22-26-6, 50 Points)
# Clinched Playoff Berth
#* Clinched Playoff Berth and Division
#*^ Clinched Playoff Berth, Division, and Home Ice Advantage
#@ Clinched Playoff Berth, Division, Home Ice Advantage & President’s Trophy
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