The Montreal Canadiens have clinched a post-season berth for the second consecutive year. They are currently vying for position in the Atlantic Division against the Buffalo Sabres and Tampa Bay Lightning.
The Edmonton Oilers are on the verge of making the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, leading the Pacific Division. The Ottawa Senators also appear poised to return to the Stanley Cup playoffs, occupying a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference.
Meanwhile, the Winnipeg Jets face an uphill battle to make the postseason, needing significant help to overcome their current standing in the Western Conference.
Four Canadian NHL franchises remain in contention for the playoffs, with the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, and Toronto Maple Leafs set to miss the postseason.