NHL Fans on the Edge of Their Seats as Playoff Picture Takes Shape As the NHL regular season hurtles towards its conclusion, the stage is set for a thrilling playoff push. Tonight's slate of games will not only determine the final standings but also set the stage for a potential draft lottery shake-up. With several teams still vying for a coveted top-three pick, the odds of winning the coveted first overall selection are being recalculated with every passing game. As the playoff picture takes shape, fans are eagerly anticipating potential first-round matchups, including a possible showdown between division rivals and upsets that could send top seeds tumbling.

A look at the odds of winning the NHL draft lottery heading into tonight's games, and the potential first round playoff matchups as of April 12th