NHL playoff standings: Can the Canucks get back on track?

ByESPN Staff

Monday, March 24, 2025 8:26PM

The 2023-24 Pacific Division champions are in danger of missing the playoffs entirely this season.

It's been a star-crossed campaign for the Vancouver Canucks, who went through dressing room drama that resulted in J.T. Miller being traded to the New York Rangers in January. That didn't seem to entirely right the ship, and they're now in a position where they will need some help to get into the postseason tourney.

The journey continues Monday night against the New Jersey Devils (7:30 p.m. ET, ESPN+/Hulu/Disney+). At opening puck drop, the Canucks are five points and two regulation win behind the St. Louis Blues, with a game in hand -- every point from here on out matters.

A loss to the Blues this past Thursday did not help the Canucks' cause, nor does the Blues' comparatively easier schedule down the stretch -- with games against the Predators, Penguins and Kraken remaining. In total, the Blues face teams currently in playoff position in five of their final 10 matchups. By comparison, the Canucks face playoff teams in six of their final 11, as well as a game apiece against the New York Islanders and Columbus Blue Jackets, who are on the Eastern playoff bubble.

The Stathletes predictions model leans to St. Louis here, giving the Blues at 61.8% chance of claiming a playoff spot, compared to 11.0% for the Canucks.

There is less than a month left until April 17, the final day of the regular season, and we'll help you track it all with the NHL playoff watch. As we traverse the final stretch, we'll provide details on all the playoff races, along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2025 NHL draft lottery.

Note: Playoff chances are via Stathletes.

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