Saturday is set to be a day filled with NHL action, with 14 games scheduled throughout the day starting from 1 p.m. ET and concluding at 10:30 p.m. ET. Each game holds significant stakes for the teams involved, from securing playoff berths to jockeying for draft lottery positions.
### Vancouver Canucks at New York Rangers
Kicking off the action at 1 p.m. on the NHL Network, the Vancouver Canucks face off against the New York Rangers. The Canucks are looking to reclaim their spot in the second wild-card position in the West after a recent loss, while the Rangers aim to avoid becoming just the fourth team in history to miss the playoffs after winning the Presidents’ Trophy.
### Philadelphia Flyers at Dallas Stars
Following at 2 p.m. on ESPN+, the Philadelphia Flyers take on the Dallas Stars. While the Flyers have shifted focus to maintaining strong draft lottery standings, the Stars are eyeing the top spot in the Central Division, eager to close the gap on the Jets.
### Buffalo Sabres at Minnesota Wild
Also at 2 p.m. on ESPN+, the Buffalo Sabres meet the Minnesota Wild. The Sabres continue their rebuild, hoping for a turnaround next season, while the Wild aim to make a move in the standings as they cling to the first wild-card position in the West.
As teams battle it out on the ice, the stage is set for thrilling matchups and intense competition. With playoff hopes on the line and draft lottery positions at stake, every game promises high stakes and exciting hockey action.
Stay tuned as the drama unfolds in the NHL Playoff Standings, with teams vying for postseason berths and the top spot in the 2025 NHL draft lottery. Don’t miss the action as the race for the Stanley Cup heats up and the quest for glory continues on the ice.
