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Stanley Cup playoff watch: Resetting the postseason races after the deadline

ESPN Staff

created: March 7, 2026, 2:48 p.m. | updated: March 8, 2026, 11:31 a.m.

Open Extended ReactionsThe trade deadline for the 2025-26 NHL season was Friday at 3 p.m. As we traverse the final stretch, we'll provide detail on all the playoff races -- along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2026 NHL draft lottery. All games not on TNT or NHL Network are available to stream on ESPN+ (local blackout restrictions apply). CAR (Saturday)Playoff chances: 0.1%Tragic number: 30Points: 45Regulation wins: 13Playoff position: N/AGames left: 20Points pace: 59.5Next game: @ WPG (Saturday)Playoff chances: ~0%Tragic number: 18Race for the No. Points: 45Regulation wins: 13Points: 55Regulation wins: 20Points: 56Regulation wins: 18Points: 56Regulation wins: 15Points: 57Regulation wins: 22Points: 60Regulation wins: 21Points: 64Regulation wins: 20Points: 64Regulation wins: 21Points: 64Regulation wins: 16Points: 65Regulation wins: 19Points: 65Regulation wins: 25Points: 65Regulation wins: 18Points: 67Regulation wins: 19Points: 69Regulation wins: 26Points: 69Regulation wins: 24Points: 72Regulation wins: 22*Note: The Maple Leafs' pick belongs to the Bruins, unless it lands in the top five.

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