Tampa Bay Lightning and Vegas Golden Knights are contenders

The NHL playoff race is heating up as teams compete for a spot in the postseason. On Sunday, the Tampa Bay Lightning will face off against the Vegas Golden Knights, two recent Stanley Cup winners. According to Stathletes, the Golden Knights have the best chances to win the Cup in the West at 12.4%. The Colorado Avalanche are close behind at 12.3%. Other strong teams in the West include the Winnipeg Jets and the Edmonton Oilers, who are also in the running. In the Eastern Conference, the Carolina Hurricanes lead with a 15.3% chance to win the Cup. The Lightning follow with a 12.6% chance. The Washington Capitals and Toronto Maple Leafs are also strong contenders. The regular season ends on April 17, leaving teams a few weeks to secure their playoff positions. The playoffs will showcase intense matchups, with many teams fighting for their spots. Sunday's schedule features several games, including a matchup between the Philadelphia Flyers and Chicago Blackhawks earlier in the day. Fans can keep track of playoff updates and standings as the season approaches the end.