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NHL Playoff Standings 2018: Bracket Picture Before Final Regular-Season Games

Saturday's slate of 15 NHL games will finally set the 16 playoff teams in stone.

After weeks of jockeying for position in division and wild-card races, 18 teams have a shot at qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The drama begins Saturday afternoon, as the Philadelphia Flyers attempt to lock up the second wild-card berth in the Eastern Conference against the New York Rangers.

At night, the focus shifts to the Western Conference, with a head-to-head showdown determining the final wild-card spot being the headlining contest.

Below is a look at the current playoff matchups before the chaos breaks out during Saturday's schedule.