"NHL Playoff Picture 2024: Penguins Secure Spot, Western Conference Standings, and Race Tracker Update"

With six days of games remaining, the NHL playoffs are shaping up, with the Penguins fighting for a wild-card spot and the Panthers likely to face the Maple Leafs in a rematch. The Bruins and Lightning are vying for first place in the Atlantic Division, while the Golden Knights are still in contention in the West. The projected matchups and likelihood of first-round series are analyzed, with the Jets and Avalanche close to securing their spots.