Blackhawks playoff picture: April 1
Here's a look at the Blackhawks' playoff chances heading into Wednesday's games.
The Chicago Blackhawks have less than two weeks left in the regular-season and are fighting for a playoff berth. Each day until the end of the regular-season, we'll breakdown their chances at a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Tuesday's results
The Nashville Predators rallied to send a game to overtime, but fell 5-4 to the Vancouver Canucks in a shootout at home. It was a sloppy game by Nashville, including Pekka Rinne giving up two goals in the second and third period four minutes apart. The New York Rangers also defeated the Winnipeg Jets, 3-2.
Wednesday's scoreboard watch
Every team in the Central Division is off except the Colorado Avalanche, who visit the San Jose Sharks.
Central Division Standings
| GP | W | L | OT | PTS | |
| Nashville | 77 | 47 | 22 | 9 | 103 |
| St. Louis | 76 | 46 | 23 | 7 | 99 |
| Chicago | 76 | 46 | 24 | 6 | 98 |
| Minnesota | 76 | 44 | 25 | 7 | 95 |
| Winnipeg | 77 | 39 | 26 | 12 | 90 |
Wild-card Standings
| GP | W | L | OT | PTS | |
| Minnesota | 76 | 44 | 25 | 7 | 95 |
| Winnipeg | 77 | 39 | 26 | 12 | 90 |
| Los Angeles | 76 | 37 | 25 | 14 | 88 |
| Dallas | 77 | 37 | 30 | 10 | 84 |
Blackhawks' outlook
Coming off back-to-back wins the Blackhawks are confident and playing sharp. It's the Predators' division to lose, but it remains a three-team race with Chicago, Nashville and St. Louis. The Blackhawks begin a set of back-to-back games with the Canucks and Buffalo Sabers on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
Blackhawks' schedule
| OPPONENT | DATE | LOCATION |
| Vancouver | Thursday | Chicago |
| Buffalo | Friday | Buffalo |
| St. Louis | Sunday | Chicago |
| Minnesota | April 7 | Chicago |
| St. Louis | April 9 | St. Louis |
| Colorado | April 11 | Colorado |
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