how many games left in the playoffs in nhl
While the Montreal Canadiens might not belong in the playoffs according to advanced stats, sheer probability says otherwise. According to Sports Club Stats, the 29-13-3 Habs enter the unofficial second half of the season following the All-Star Game with a 98.8% chance of making the postseason. This with 37 games remaining in their schedule. Probability and Stats: Friends or Foes? Of course, as has been well-documented, from a puck-possession standpoint, the Habs are in the bottom third of the NHL. In terms of Corsi at five-on-five, the Habs have earned just 48.7% of shot attempts.