CaptainKool Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Since most of the Canucks fan are concerned about the team that will be playing against us for the first round. I believe it is interesting to see the Kings' chances after the loss against Edmonton. The Los Angeles Kings’ playoff chances took a serious blow with Tuesday’s loss to the Edmonton Oilers, and SportsClubStats.com now lists their chances of making the playoffs at 21.6%. There are still multiple scenarios in which Los Angeles can clinch a playoff berth. The clearest path requires Kings fans to cheer on the Colorado Avalanche on Thursday night (in addition, of course, to the Kings). The most likely playoff scenarios in which Los Angeles can clinch require the Kings to win both of their remaining games, on the road against Calgary and at home against San Jose, though there is still a very remote chance they could get in with one point on Thursday night (more on that in a moment). There are three teams vying for two spots. They are: Winnipeg (96 points) Thursday: at Colorado Saturday: vs Calgary Calgary (95 points) Thursday: vs Los Angeles Saturday: at Winnipeg Los Angeles (93 points) Thursday: at Calgary Saturday: vs San Jose Winnipeg can claim either wild card berth, Calgary can claim the #2 or #3 Pacific Division seeds or either wild card berth, and Los Angeles can claim the #3 Pacific Division seed or a wild card berth. The Kings would hold the tiebreaker against the Jets should the teams finish tied in points but would not hold the tiebreaker against the Flames. Should Colorado defeat Winnipeg in regulation and Los Angeles defeat Calgary in regulation, the Kings will make the playoffs if they beat San Jose, regardless of the outcome of the Flames-Jets game on Saturday. That’s a pretty significant “if,” considering Colorado is 10 points behind Winnipeg and has already been eliminated. But, as we saw in tonight’s Edmonton win, no result is a given. Another clinching scenario includes the Kings beating Calgary in regulation and San Jose, and the Jets beating the Flames in any fashion on Saturday afternoon. However, should Winnipeg beat Colorado on Thursday, they’ll already have clinched a playoff spot and would have little to play for, with Calgary needing a win at Winnipeg to get in. That’s not the most appealing scenario for Kings fans. Should Los Angeles lose in overtime or a shootout in Calgary, they’d need to beat San Jose and hope that Winnipeg loses to both Colorado and Calgary in regulation. There are other clinching scenarios involving three-point games, but we’ll cross those bridges once we get past Thursday night. Interestingly, both the Winnipeg-Colorado and Los Angeles-Calgary games begin at 6:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, and both the Los Angeles-San Jose and Calgary-Winnipeg games begin at 12:00 p.m. PT on Saturday. The easiest way for the Kings to enhance their chances? Win in Calgary in regulation on Thursday. So I guess, we all hope the Flames will beat LA in regulation Thursday. Go Flames Go Canucks Vs Flames will be interesting to watch. Go Canucks Go~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL.html 85% chance for Calgary 20% chance for LA Dundies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaner Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 This is the year. They said change was coming, and boy change has come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beary Sweet Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Honestly either way, were still going to do good in the playoffs. I prefer the kings since they aren't the same team as they were last year and will struggle once behind in a playoff game and the flames are unpredictable this year. They hav Johnny hockey who seems to be a pivotal part of their team with hudler and monahan. So if we face the flames I predict it'll go 6 games and if we face te queens we'll be able to beat them in 5 games e z. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugor Hill Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 http://www.sportsclubstats.com/NHL.html 85% chance for Calgary 20% chance for LA Dundies Far better post than OP in far fewer words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Time Lord Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Lol I was just recently playing out every possible scenario for those 3 teams in the west. It's pretty fun TBH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HC20.0 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 I can't see Winnipeg falling out of a spot. Calgary and Los Angeles will duke it out tomorrow to the bitter end. Winner makes the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyBoy44 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Holy big paragraph lol. Basically Winnipeg needs 1 point and Calgary needs 2? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Magician Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Basically if LA loses tomorrow they're eliminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stihlman65 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Good post OP.I was thinking about the exact same thing. the scenario's will make for quite an interesting final two days of hockey watching. I was wondering if LA loses and jets win tomorrow, wouldn't the Jets and Flames clinch, therefor LA's out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 An LA loss, whether it be SO, OT or REG will be the end of them. Unless WPG blows away two games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnLocke Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Honestly either way, were still going to do good in the playoffs. Do well... we're still going to do well in the playoffs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desiboynux4lifee******* Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 All LA has to do is win 2 games. Flames lose in regulation than goodluck beating a hungry Winnipeg team on Saturday. Personally don't want to see or hear Bob Hartley's voice in the playoffs, so go LA go LA! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dasein Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Do you see LA going 0-1-2 on a Western Canada swing (VAN, EDM, CGY)? But Calgary has owned LA this year and won 3 out of 4 so far... Here's to hoping Calgary clinches tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MayRayDown Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Do you see LA going 0-1-2 on a Western Canada swing (VAN, EDM, CGY)? But Calgary has owned LA this year and won 3 out of 4 so far... Here's to hoping Calgary clinches tomorrow! Nah I see LA going 0-2-1 I see LA as being raddled and push the pace while forgetting to trap and collapse around Quick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bo.Horvat53 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 My prediction: LA wins both games. Vs Calgary: 4-2 Regulation win Vs Sharks: 2-1 OT Win Calgary loses vs WPG 3-2 in a shootout. LA makes it by one point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 My prediction: LA wins both games. Vs Calgary: 4-2 Regulation win Vs Sharks: 2-1 OT Win Calgary loses vs WPG 3-2 in a shootout. LA makes it by one point. yikes .. that would be ugly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THERETOOL Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 the flames have a good team .. would be a tough series . l.a obvious . Winnipeg ? you can score on the peg but you know after 7 games you'll probably have lost 3 or 4 guys to injury . its gonna be hard no matter what .. we are good enough to prevail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyfan90 Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 Man people here really do hate the Kings and don't want to play them lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangelos Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 If they get in they'll win the cup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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