Can all seven get in? Ranking the likelihood of each Canadian NHL team to make the playoffs

All seven teams are firmly in the playoff hunt as the calendar turns to April.
Today
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Canadiens' improbable run continues after clinching East's last playoff spot
If you told Montreal Canadiens fans they would make the playoffs in December, they may have laughed.
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Wed, Apr 16
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Penguins' Kris Letang has successful heart surgery, but is it time to retire?
In his 19th year in the NHL, Letang has had a solid career.
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NHL playoff watch: Western Conference field set; Big drama in East
Tuesday was a huge day for the NHL's playoff race, providing clarity for the Western Conference and setting the stage for chaos in the Eastern Conference.
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Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury gets win in final regular-season appearance
It was a big night for the Minnesota Wild on Tuesday.
Tue, Apr 15
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Avalanche captain one step closer to improbable comeback
The last time the Colorado Avalanche captain appeared in an NHL game was the team's Stanley Cup-clinching win at the end of the 2021-22 season.
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The case for and against Rangers GM Chris Drury
There are cases for and against Drury returning as Rangers GM.
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Mon, Apr 14
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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz
How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?
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Why the Jets should celebrate their Presidents' Trophy win
The Jets officially clinched the Presidents' Trophy (best regular season record) for the 2024-25 NHL season on Sunday.