NHL Playoff Watch Daily - Wild West showdown as Vegas Golden ...

The Golden Knights have a four-point edge in the standings heading into the contest, but the Avs have a game in hand on the schedule, and one additional regulation win thus far.The two teams meet again on May 10 -- and could very well be the ones facing off in the West Division finals come playoff time as well.Having reached the final stretch of the regular season, it's time to check in on all the playoff races -- along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2021 NHL draft lottery.Note: Playoff chances are via Money Puck. Next game: vs. Next game: @ WSH (Apr. 29) Next game: @ NYR (Apr. 29) Next game: vs. Next game: vs. Next game: @ NJ (Apr. 29) Next game: vs. Next game: @ BOS (Apr. 29) Tragic number: EThe Panthers rally to win with a big third period, including Frank Vatrano's go-ahead goal, as Florida clinches a playoff spot with a 7-4 win over Nashville.Points: 71 Next game: vs. Next game: @ CHI (Apr. 29) Next game: vs. Next game: @ TB (Apr. 29) Next game: @ CAR (Apr. 29) Next game: @ MTL (Apr. 28) Next game: @ WPG (Apr. 28) Tragic number: N/AA panel of NHL players, coaches, GMs and other front-office personnel ranked the best players at each position:• Centers Next game: @ EDM (Apr. 29) Next game: @ OTT (Apr. 28) Next game: @ VGS (Apr. 28) Next game: @ MIN (Apr. 28) Next game: @ SJ (Apr. 28) Next game: @ LA (Apr. 28)