{"id":21757,"date":"2025-02-19T16:56:02","date_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=21757"},"modified":"2025-02-19T16:56:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-19T15:56:05","slug":"nhl-teams-with-the-easiest-remaining-schedules-who-has-the-best-advantage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nhl-teams-with-the-easiest-remaining-schedules-who-has-the-best-advantage\/","title":{"rendered":"NHL Teams with the Easiest Remaining Schedules: Who Has the Best Advantage?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nhl\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NHL<\/a> season reaches its most intense phase, teams are gearing up for the final push. <\/p><p>Some will have to battle through a gauntlet of tough matchups, while others have a smoother path ahead. A favorable schedule can be a huge advantage&mdash;whether it&rsquo;s racking up wins, giving key players some extra rest, or fine-tuning their game before the playoffs. But no game is ever a guaranteed victory, and underestimating opponents can be costly. With everything on the line, these teams need to make the most of their remaining games. So, let&rsquo;s take a look at the teams with the easiest road ahead.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Toronto Maple Leafs (.530, 27 Games)<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Current Performance:<\/strong> The Leafs have been an offensive powerhouse, led by Auston Matthews, Mitch Marner, and William Nylander. However, defensive lapses and inconsistent goaltending have plagued their season.<\/p><p><strong>How They Must Tackle the Schedule:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tighten Defensive Play:<\/strong> With an easier schedule, the Leafs should focus on defensive discipline, particularly against weaker teams.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimize Goaltending Rotation:<\/strong> Managing workloads will be crucial to keep their netminders fresh for the postseason.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capitalize on Power Play Opportunities:<\/strong> Facing weaker penalty-kill units should allow their power play to shine.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">&ldquo;This initiative shines a light on a community with its own rich heritage of excellence, amplifying the message of belonging, identity and pride in a way that resonates far beyond the game.&rdquo;<br><br>A new logo ahead of our Black Excellence game on Saturday &raquo; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BrWxQvtVBn\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>https:\/\/t.co\/BrWxQvtVBn<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/42Dk7Orofp\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/42Dk7Orofp<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MapleLeafs\/status\/1892228890946412600?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 19, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Ottawa Senators (.530, 26 Games)<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Current Performance:<\/strong> The Senators have had an up-and-down season, struggling with consistency. While their young core&mdash;Brady Tkachuk, Tim St&uuml;tzle, and Thomas Chabot&mdash;has shown promise, defensive issues and injuries have set them back.<\/p><p><strong>How They Must Tackle the Schedule:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fix Defensive Breakdowns:<\/strong> A favorable schedule means an opportunity to lock in defensive systems and minimize costly mistakes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintain Special Teams Efficiency:<\/strong> Their penalty kill must be sharper, and they need to generate more power-play goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage Youth &amp; Energy:<\/strong> The Sens should push the pace against weaker teams and use their speed to dominate.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Sens?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#Sens<\/a> returned to <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CdnTireCtr?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>@CdnTireCtr<\/a> for practice following the break and while a few players are still away for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/4Nations?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#4Nations<\/a>, the Sens welcomed a few players back from injury. Jackson Starr has what you need to know in Sens Today &#128250; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/9aJ8lBVZ7e\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/9aJ8lBVZ7e<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Ottawa Senators (@Senators) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Senators\/status\/1891988566487535619?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Colorado Avalanche (.534, 25 Games)<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Current Performance:<\/strong> The Avalanche remains one of the NHL&rsquo;s strongest teams, boasting elite talents like Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, and Mikko Rantanen. However, injuries and occasional defensive struggles have made their season tougher than expected.<\/p><p><strong>How They Must Tackle the Schedule:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manage Workloads of Star Players:<\/strong> With a relatively easier schedule, the Avs should strategically rest key players before the playoffs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve Defensive Consistency:<\/strong> They need to limit turnovers and tighten their defensive zone play.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dominate Lower-Ranked Teams:<\/strong> They must avoid complacent attitude and continue to play at a high level against weaker opponents.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Our Jr. Avs and the Cole Harbour Wings swapped a few players for a special puck drop at an outdoor rink during their time in Quebec.<br><br>Some legends had a few words for them &#11015;&#65039; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7oNHifFqcQ\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/7oNHifFqcQ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Avalanche\/status\/1891936745416994973?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Montreal Canadiens (.536, 26 Games)<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Current Performance:<\/strong> The Canadiens have struggled with consistency, hovering near the bottom of the standings. Injuries and roster depth have been concerns, but young players like Cole Caufield and Nick Suzuki continue to develop.<\/p><p><strong>How They Must Tackle the Schedule:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Give Younger Players More Ice Time:<\/strong> This is a chance to develop prospects and build for the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Find Goaltending Stability:<\/strong> Montreal must focus on improving its netminding to remain competitive in games.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capitalize on Home Games:<\/strong> The Canadiens should use home-ice advantage to secure much-needed wins.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Let&rsquo;s do it again! The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/4Nations?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#4Nations<\/a> Face-Off championship game is set. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/QFyQI7JE47\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/QFyQI7JE47<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/PR_NHL\/status\/1891590098011013526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 17, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Washington Capitals (.537, 27 Games)<\/strong><\/h2><p><strong>Current Performance:<\/strong> The Capitals have had a middling season, with Alex Ovechkin still chasing history but the team struggling with depth scoring and defensive stability.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Consistently class.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/ALLCAPS?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#ALLCAPS<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7ak471QJcS\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/7ak471QJcS<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Washington Capitals (@Capitals) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Capitals\/status\/1891640901270700512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>February 18, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>How They Must Tackle the Schedule:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Boost Secondary Scoring:<\/strong> More players need to step up beyond Ovechkin to create offensive depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve Special Teams:<\/strong> The power play, once a strength, needs to become a consistent weapon again.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay Healthy:<\/strong> Injuries have hurt Washington&rsquo;s season, and with a lighter schedule, they must manage player fatigue wisely.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3><p>Image Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These six teams have the smoothest path ahead, facing opponents with the lowest combined win percentages. 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