"Playoff Push and Lottery Luck: NHL Teams Gear Up for Crucial Games As the NHL regular season hurtles towards its conclusion, teams are fighting for playoff spots and positioning themselves for a potential championship run. Tonight's slate of games will have a significant impact on the standings, with several teams vying for a spot in the postseason. But for those who have already fallen short of the playoffs, there's still a glimmer of hope: the NHL draft lottery. With the lottery set to take place on May 8th, teams will have a chance to jump up the draft board and select a top prospect. Which teams have the best chance of landing a top pick, and which first-round playoff matchups could be on the horizon? Find out as we break down the odds and possibilities heading into tonight's crucial games."

A look at the odds of winning the NHL draft lottery heading into tonight's games, and the potential first round playoff matchups - April 11th