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NHL Playoff Standings 2016: Current Bracket Matchups and Postseason Picture

A wild Thursday night of hockey shook up the NHL's playoff standings, but with every team having at least one regular-season game remaining, the field that will vie for the Stanley Cup is far from set.

While it is known which eight teams will play extra hockey in the Western Conference this season, the divisional standings could still change significantly. In the Eastern Conference, nine teams are still alive, with the Detroit Red Wings, Boston Bruins and Philadelphia Flyers battling for the final two playoff spots.

With the end of the 2015-16 NHL regular season in sight, here is a rundown of the standings and potential first-round matchups should they remain as they are.