The Washington Capitals could win their fourth consecutive Metropolitan Division title and their ninth division title win in 12 seasons tonight against the Montreal Canadiens.
The Capitals already have home-ice advantage in the first round, thanks to the Penguins. Tonight if they win the Metro Division, Washington will play the first wildcard team in the Eastern Conference. We just don’t know who that team is yet.
The @Capitals and @NHLJets can lock up the No. 1 seed in their respective division tonight. #NHLStats #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/cKEvQM1fjd
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 4, 2019
The Caps can win the Metro if these conditions are met:
- If they win against Montreal
- If they get one point against Montreal AND the Islanders lose in any fashion
- The Islanders lose in regulation
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As of Thursday, the Capitals have a 34 percent chance of matching up with the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the playoffs. The next highest opponent is the Columbus Blue Jackets at 28 percent.
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The Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes can also both stamp their tickets to the postseason tonight. The result of the Capitals and Canadiens game will effect the chances for both of these clubs.
TONIGHT: The @Penguins can clinch their 13th consecutive postseason appearance and the @NHLCanes can return to the playoffs for the first time in 10 years. #NHLStats #StanleyCup pic.twitter.com/lOZkIJBEfI
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 4, 2019
Header photo: Patrick Smith
