The 2017-18 NHL playoff picture is taking shape.

With a handful of weeks remaining in the regular season schedule, the Eastern Conference while the Western Conference is slightly more wide open. Below is an up-to-date playoff projection based on the current standings and, which takes into account remaining strength of schedule andinjuries, among other factors.

Remember, ROW (regulations Adam Ottavino Jersey and overtime wins, excluding shootouts) represents the firsttiebreaker iftwo teams are equal in points and games played.

Here's how the 2018 Stanley Cup playoffbracket would look ifthe season ended today.

Last updated: March 13

PRESEASON RANKINGS:

1. Tampa Bay Lightning (100points, 42 ROW)

Remaining games: 13 (8 home)Home record: 25-6-2Playoff probability: 100 percent

Tampa's true fight is within the division. If the Bolts hold off the Bruins and win the Atlantic, they'll likely capture the Presidents' Trophy, too.

2. Boston Bruins (94points, 40ROW)

Remaininggames: 15 (5 home)Home record: 25-7-4Playoff probability: 100 percent

A preseason Stanley Cup favorite, the Bruins are a force to be reckoned with in the closing stretch.

3. Toronto Maple Leafs (87points, 34 Todd Helton Jersey ROW)

Remaininggames: 13 (8 home)Home record: 23-8-2Playoff probability: 100 percent

The Leafs are locked in to the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic, headed for a likely first-round matchup with the Bruins.

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1. Washington Capitals (85points, 36ROW)

Remaininggames: 13 (6 home)Home record:24-9-2Playoff probability: 99.2percent

Capitals vets Alex Ovechkin and Nicklas Backstrom have been around long enough to know: The regular season is inconsequential.

2. Pittsburgh Penguins (84points, 38ROW)

Remaininggames: 12 (6 home)Home record: 26-8-1Playoff probability: Antonio Senzatela Jersey 99.7percent

Even in second place, the Penguins holdthe inside track to a division title by way of tiebreaker.

3. Philadelphia Flyers (81points, 33ROW)

Remaininggames: 12 (6 home)Home record: 17-12-6Playoff probability: 94.8percent

When everyone wasn't paying attention, the Flyers somehow turned into a team easy to root for. With Claude Giroux, Jakub Voracek, Wayne Simmonds, Shayne Gostisbehere and Sean Couturier, they have plenty of firepower to make some noise in the playoffs.

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1. Columbus Blue Jackets (79points, 31ROW)

Remaininggames: 12 (5 home)Home record:23-11-2Playoff probability: 79.4 percent

The NHL's youngest team has gone through some growing pains this season, but they're right on the cusp and should get in as long as things don't fall apart.

2. New Jersey Devils (78points, 30ROW)

Remaining games: 13(6 home)Home record: 18-14-3Playoff probability: 62.3 percent

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1. Florida Panthers (75points, 31ROW)

Remaining games: 15 (7 home)Home record: 21-10-3Playoff probability: 46percent

The party-crashing Panthers are15-4-1 since the All-Star break and have shown no signs of slowing down.

1.Nashville Predators (98points, 39ROW)

Remaininggames:14(6 home)Home record:24-7-4Playoff probability:100 percent

Healthy and clicking, the Predators'playoff run won't come as a surprise this season in defense of their Western Conference title.

2. Winnipeg Jets (92points, 39ROW)

Remaining games: 13 (8 home)Home record: 24-7-2Playoff probability: 100percent

Of Canada's seven NHL franchises, the Jets hold the best shot atending the nation's 25-year Stanley Cup drought this year Greg Holland Jersey .

3. Minnesota Wild (85points, 36ROW)

Remaining games:13 (6 home)Home record:24-5-6Playoff probability:98 percent

The Wild control their destiny. But in a way, it wouldn't be the worst Wade Davis Jersey thing if they drop intothe first wild-card spot anda first-round meeting with the expansion Golden Knights, rather than the high-powered Jets.

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1. Vegas Golden Knights (95points, 42ROW)

Remaininggames: 13 (8 home)Home record: 24-7-2Playoff probability: 100 percent

At this point, the Golden Knights are a lock for the division title in their inaugural season. Now the question is: How deep into the springwill theyplay?

2. San Jose Sharks (83points, 33ROW)

Remaininggames: 13 (7 home)Home record: 21-11-3Playoff probability: 91.1 percent

Written off as too old, the Sharks are well positioned to prove their demise was premature. Joe Thornton's return from injury looms large.

3. Los Angeles Kings (81points, 36ROW)

Remaininggames: 13 (7 home)Home record: 18-13-3Playoff probability: 65.6 percent

The Kings aren't a perfect team, but they're sturdy enough to return to the Jon Gray Jersey playoffs and a pose threat to advance beyond the first round for the first time since 2014.

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1. Dallas Stars (82points, 34ROW)

Remaininggames: 13 (4 home)Home record: 24-10-3Playoff probability: 78.8 percent

Jim Nill'soffseason overhaul looks like it's going to achieve its desired result in the form ofa Stars playoff berth. If Dallas holds onto this spot, it might even be favored over Vegas in the first round.

2. Colorado Avalanche (80points, 35ROW)

Remaininggames:14 (7 home)Home record:24-8-2Playoff probability:49.1 percent

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