The weekend was decisive for teams aiming for the Stanley Cup playoffs. As Monday`s games approach, 14 of the 16 playoff spots are confirmed, but several seedings are still to be determined.

With the regular season ending on Thursday, here`s a preview of what`s at stake in Monday`s six NHL matchups:

Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens

7 p.m. ET

Following Columbus Blue Jackets` Sunday victory, their playoff hopes remain alive for another day. A Canadiens win tonight would secure their playoff berth and eliminate the Blue Jackets. Conversely, the Blackhawks are guaranteed to pick no lower than 2nd in the upcoming draft lottery.

Dallas Stars at Detroit Red Wings

7 p.m. ET

The Stars are locked into a first-round series at home against the Avalanche, as they cannot move in the standings. The Red Wings are currently 11th in the draft lottery order, tied in points with the Rangers, and closely positioned among other non-playoff teams.

New York Rangers at Florida Panthers

7 p.m. ET

The Rangers are vying for a better draft lottery position and could potentially pick as high as 10th. The Panthers, while unable to overtake Toronto for the division lead, can still aim to surpass Tampa Bay for second place in the Atlantic. Ottawa cannot catch Florida for playoff positioning.

Utah Hockey Club at Nashville Predators

8 p.m. ET

These teams are positioned at 14th and 3rd in the draft lottery order, respectively. Nashville is set at No. 3. Utah, with 87 points, could move to 13th or drop to 15th depending on results.

Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers

10 p.m. ET

This game is a preview of the 2nd vs. 3rd series in the Pacific Division, with home-ice advantage at stake. The Kings currently hold the second spot. A regulation win is crucial for the Oilers to improve their seeding.

San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks

10 p.m. ET

This late-night game features two lottery-bound teams at opposite ends of the spectrum. The Sharks have secured the top lottery spot, while the Canucks are currently 15th and could potentially shift positions slightly.

Current Playoff Matchups

Eastern Conference

  • Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Ottawa Senators
  • Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Florida Panthers
  • Washington Capitals vs. Montreal Canadiens
  • Carolina Hurricanes vs. New Jersey Devils

Western Conference

  • Winnipeg Jets vs. St. Louis Blues
  • Dallas Stars vs. Colorado Avalanche
  • Vegas Golden Knights vs. Minnesota Wild
  • Los Angeles Kings vs. Edmonton Oilers

Monday`s Games

  • Chicago Blackhawks at Montreal Canadiens, 7 p.m. ET
  • Dallas Stars at Detroit Red Wings, 7 p.m. ET
  • New York Rangers at Florida Panthers, 7 p.m. ET
  • Utah Hockey Club at Nashville Predators, 8 p.m. ET
  • Los Angeles Kings at Edmonton Oilers, 10 p.m. ET
  • San Jose Sharks at Vancouver Canucks, 10 p.m. ET

Sunday`s Scoreboard

  • Ottawa Senators 4, Philadelphia Flyers 3 (OT)
  • New York Islanders 1, New Jersey Devils 0
  • Boston Bruins 4, Pittsburgh Penguins 1
  • Toronto Maple Leafs 4, Carolina Hurricanes 1
  • Tampa Bay Lightning 7, Buffalo Sabres 4
  • Columbus Blue Jackets 4, Washington Capitals 1
  • Edmonton Oilers 4, Winnipeg Jets 1
  • Calgary Flames 5, San Jose Sharks 2
  • Colorado Avalanche 4, Anaheim Ducks 2

Expanded Standings

Atlantic Division

x – Toronto Maple Leafs

Points: 104

Regulation wins: 40

Playoff position: A1

x – Tampa Bay Lightning

Points: 100

Regulation wins: 40

Playoff position: A2

x – Florida Panthers

Points: 98

Regulation wins: 37

Playoff position: A3

x – Ottawa Senators

Points: 94

Regulation wins: 34

Playoff position: WC1

Montreal Canadiens

Points: 88

Regulation wins: 29

Playoff position: WC2

e – Detroit Red Wings

Points: 81

Regulation wins: 29

Playoff position: N/A

e – Buffalo Sabres

Points: 77

Regulation wins: 28

Playoff position: N/A

e – Boston Bruins

Points: 75

Regulation wins: 26

Playoff position: N/A

Metro Division

z – Washington Capitals

Points: 109

Regulation wins: 42

Playoff position: M1

x – Carolina Hurricanes

Points: 99

Regulation wins: 42

Playoff position: M2

x – New Jersey Devils

Points: 89

Regulation wins: 36

Playoff position: M3

Columbus Blue Jackets

Points: 85

Regulation wins: 28

Playoff position: N/A

e – New York Islanders

Points: 82

Regulation wins: 28

Playoff position: N/A

e – New York Rangers

Points: 81

Regulation wins: 33

Playoff position: N/A

e – Pittsburgh Penguins

Points: 78

Regulation wins: 23

Playoff position: N/A

e – Philadelphia Flyers

Points: 76

Regulation wins: 21

Playoff position: N/A

Central Division

p – Winnipeg Jets

Points: 114

Regulation wins: 43

Playoff position: C1

x – Dallas Stars

Points: 106

Regulation wins: 41

Playoff position: C2

x – Colorado Avalanche

Points: 102

Regulation wins: 40

Playoff position: C3

Minnesota Wild

Points: 95

Regulation wins: 33

Playoff position: WC1

St. Louis Blues

Points: 94

Regulation wins: 31

Playoff position: WC2

e – Utah Hockey Club

Points: 87

Regulation wins: 29

Playoff position: N/A

e – Nashville Predators

Points: 66

Regulation wins: 23

Playoff position: N/A

e – Chicago Blackhawks

Points: 57

Regulation wins: 20

Playoff position: N/A

Pacific Division

y – Vegas Golden Knights

Points: 107

Regulation wins: 45

Playoff position: P1

x – Los Angeles Kings

Points: 101

Regulation wins: 41

Playoff position: P3

x – Edmonton Oilers

Points: 99

Regulation wins: 35

Playoff position: P2

Calgary Flames

Points: 92

Regulation wins: 30

Playoff position: N/A

e – Vancouver Canucks

Points: 88

Regulation wins: 28

Playoff position: N/A

e – Anaheim Ducks

Points: 78

Regulation wins: 24

Playoff position: N/A

e – Seattle Kraken

Points: 76

Regulation wins: 28

Playoff position: N/A

e – San Jose Sharks

Points: 51

Regulation wins: 14

Playoff position: N/A

Note: A `p` means that the team has clinched the Presidents` Trophy. A `z` means conference top record. `y` means division title. `x` means playoff berth. `e` means eliminated.

Race for the No. 1 Pick

The NHL Draft Lottery determines the first round order. Matthew Schaefer is currently projected as the No. 1 draft pick.

1. San Jose Sharks

Points: 51

Regulation Wins: 14

2. Chicago Blackhawks

Points: 57

Regulation Wins: 20

3. Nashville Predators

Points: 66

Regulation Wins: 23

4. Boston Bruins

Points: 75

Regulation Wins: 26

5. Seattle Kraken

Points: 76

Regulation Wins: 28

6. Philadelphia Flyers

Points: 76

Regulation Wins: 21

7. Buffalo Sabres

Points: 77

Regulation Wins: 28

8. Pittsburgh Penguins

Points: 78

Regulation Wins: 23

9. Anaheim Ducks

Points: 78

Regulation Wins: 24

10. New York Rangers

Points: 81

Regulation Wins: 33

11. Detroit Red Wings

Points: 81

Regulation Wins: 29

12. New York Islanders

Points: 82

Regulation Wins: 28

13. Columbus Blue Jackets

Points: 85

Regulation Wins: 28

14. Utah Hockey Club

Points: 87

Regulation Wins: 29

15. Vancouver Canucks

Points: 88

Regulation Wins: 28

16. Calgary Flames

Points: 92

Regulation Wins: 30