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What are the playoff chances of every bubble team in the Eastern Conference?

By Andrew Miller

RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 2: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes tries to flip the puck past James Reimer #34 of the Florida Panthers during an NHL game on December 2, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images)
RALEIGH, NC - DECEMBER 2: Justin Williams #14 of the Carolina Hurricanes tries to flip the puck past James Reimer #34 of the Florida Panthers during an NHL game on December 2, 2017 at PNC Arena in Raleigh, North Carolina. (Photo by Gregg Forwerck/NHLI via Getty Images) /
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NEWARK, NJ – MARCH 04: Taylor Hall #9 of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Vegas Golden Knights on March 4, 2018 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Golden Knights defeated the Devils 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/NHLI via Getty Images)
NEWARK, NJ – MARCH 04: Taylor Hall #9 of the New Jersey Devils in action against the Vegas Golden Knights on March 4, 2018 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Golden Knights defeated the Devils 3-2. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/NHLI via Getty Images) /

Scouting Report. 67 Games Played. 1. Pick Analysis. 34-25-8 (76 Points). New Jersey Devils. player. 85

One of the biggest turnaround stories in the NHL this season is the Devils. Few expected the Devils to even be in playoff contention this season, and they’ve been there the entire way. That’s largely thanks to two key offensive players leading the way.

New Jersey is continuing to stay in contention at this moment, staying exactly at .500 in the past 10 games. The Devils are also the top team in the standings on this list. They’re not too far behind the Flyers, Pens, and Caps at the top of the Metro standings.

Hart Trophy contender Taylor Hall is the overall points leader for the Devils, and the former No. 1 overall pick Nico Hischier is also having a big rookie year. At this moment, Hall has 74 points in 62 games played and could be considered one of the top three in the MVP race.

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Jesper Bratt and the elevated play of goalie Keith Kinkaid can also be thanked for the success for the Devils this season. Kinkaid had to step up in place of the injured Cory Schneider. It’s likely that the Devils will either keep their current place in the standings, or even advance into the top three in the Metro.

Playoff Chances: 70%

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