Updated Playoff Odds for Each NHL Team at the Halfway Point of the Season

The NHL has hit the midpoint of the season with every team having played half of the games on its schedule, so it's time to evaluate each team's odds of making the playoffs.

There are teams like the Chicago Blackhawks, who are a near lock to make the playoffs, and others like the Florida Panthers, who may be down and out.

With half the season done and half remaining, here are the updated chances of each making the playoffs, with 100 percent being a lock to make the playoffs and zero percent signifying that all hope is lost.

Due to the fact that a few teams are neck and neck, the majority of the players will be in the middle ground.

Each team's record, amount of points and record during its last 10 games will be listed.

Here are some playoff odds for each team at the halfway point of the season.

Anaheim Ducks

Record: 19-3-3, 41 Points, 7-1-2

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 90 percent

The Anaheim Ducks are a near lock to make the playoffs because of their dominating record through the first half of the season and the considerable gap between them and the other teams throughout the conference.

Anaheim is one of the league's biggest surprises, and they should be a contender in the playoffs.

Boston Bruins

Record: 17-4-3, 37 Points, 7-2-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 90 percent

The Boston Bruins are one of the Eastern Conference's powerhouse contenders, and they have a roster full of talented forwards, defensemen and a stud goaltender in Tuukka Rask.

With a ton of cap space, you can expect the Bruins to be an active team at the deadline as they load up for the playoffs.

Buffalo Sabres

Record: 10-14-3, 23 Points, 4-4-2

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 25 percent

The Buffalo Sabres are not that far out of the playoff race on paper, but they are in a position where they need to win and have teams ahead of them lose just to pick up some ground.

After snapping a losing streak against the Rangers, the Sabres increased their chances, but things look slim going forward, as teams ahead of them have elevated their games.

Calgary Flames

Record: 10-11-4, 24 Points, 5-4-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 5 percent

The Calgary Flames have virtually no chance to make the playoffs after a terrible first half of the season.

With all the ground they need to gain both in wins and losses, the best thing fans can do know is hope that Calgary wins the draft lottery.

Carolina Hurricanes

Record: 15-9-1, 31 Points, 7-3-0

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 90 percent

The Carolina Hurricanes have a massive lead over the majority of their division, and a playoff spot is looking like a strong possibility.

As long as the Hurricanes win half of their remaining games, they should have no problem locking up the division title.

Chicago Blackhawks

Record: 21-2-3, 45 Points, 8-2-0

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 100 percent

The Chicago Blackhawks' 21-0-3 start to the first half all but locked them up a playoff spot, and they have created so much distance between themselves and the No. 8 seed that there should be no problem penciling them in as a lock for the playoffs.

Colorado Avalanche

Record: 10-11-4, 24 Points, 3-4-3

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 45 percent

The Colorado Avalanche have a shot to make the playoffs, but in order to increase their odds, they need to go on a tear and have some of the teams ahead of them go on cold streaks.

There is a bit of a logjam in the standings in the Western Conference, but there is no reason why the Avs can't sneak in as the No. 8 seed, though they will need to pick up their play.

Columbus Blue Jackets

Record: 10-12-5, 25 Points, 5-2-3

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 35 percent

Although the Columbus Blue Jackets have been on an impressive hot streak, it is hard to picture them as a playoff team at this point.

They have been banged up with injuries, lack star power and they are a team that is more likely to finish in 10th or 11th in the conference.

Dallas Stars

Record: 12-11-2, 26 Points, 4-5-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 55 percent

The Dallas Stars are an interesting bubble team that has been in and out of the playoff race at various times during the year.

The Stars have an impressive roster, they have been without Kari Lehtonen for stretches of the first half and they are still within striking distance of a playoff spot.

There is a chance they could fall short, but odds are they will be a playoff team.

Detroit Red Wings

Record: 12-10-5, 29 Points, 5-3-2

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 70 percent

The Detroit Red Wings should keep their playoff streak alive this year because of the impressive contributions they have received from their top players.

Henrik Zetterberg and Pavel Datsyuk have been amazing up front, Niklas Kronwall has stepped up in a big way on the blue line and Jimmy Howard has been solid between the pipes.

The Wings are a team that should consider making some additions at the trade deadline, and they should have no problem finishing between No. 6 and No. 8 in the conference.

Edmonton Oilers

Record: 10-11-5, 25 Points, 4-4-2

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 20 percent

The Edmonton Oilers have one of the most promising groups of young players, but they can't get it together.

They have one of the worst records in the league, and it is going to be virtually impossible to gain ground and have other teams fall past them with only half the season left.

Florida Panthers

Record: 7-14-6, 20 Points, 2-6-2

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 5 percent

The Florida Panthers have one of the worst records in the league, and with rumors indicating that the team could be sellers at the deadline, it is hard to believe that they will make the playoffs.

The Panthers have a bright future because of young talent and prospects on the roster, but this won't be their year.

Los Angeles Kings

Record: 14-9-2, 30 Points, 7-3-0

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 65 percent

The Los Angeles Kings have put some distance between themselves and the bottom feeders of the conference over the last few weeks, but that doesn't change the fact that they have been a streaky team.

They have been either very good or very bad so far this season, and although things are looking up now, there is still half a season left to play.

Odds are Los Angeles will be OK, and they have a good shot at having playoff success.

Minnesota Wild

Record: 13-10-2, 28 Points, 6-4-0 

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 70 percent

The Minnesota Wild have been one of the NHL's most surprising teams this season, and additions like Zach Parise and Ryan Suter have had a sizable impact.

In addition to the big-ticket names, youngsters like Jonas Brodin have played exceptionally well, and he already has the makings of a star.

When you look at all the variables, there are more reason to think Minnesota should be a playoff team as opposed to a non-playoff team, but they are not an absolute lock at this point.

Montreal Canadiens

Record: 18-5-4, 40 Points, 7-1-2

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 90 percent

The Montreal Canadiens' surge from the basement to the top of the Eastern Conference has been unprecedented, and it will be interesting to see what they do in the playoffs. 

Michel Therrien has been very successful in his second stint as the Habs' bench boss, and with players like Max Pacioretty and P.K. Subban leading the way, there is a good chance the team will lock up a quality playoff spot.

Nashville Predators

Record: 11-9-6, 28 Points, 4-5-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 60 percent

The Nashville Predators have been on the outside looking in for a few weeks, and they need to make up ground quickly.

The Preds are a team that should make the playoffs, but they need to address holes like their lack of a true goal scorer. 

If the Predators can make some changes to their roster, Pekka Rinne should have no problem getting them back to the playoffs.

New Jersey Devils

Record: 13-9-5, 31 Points, 3-6-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 70 percent

The New Jersey Devils have had a rough stretch of games lately, and they have barely managed to stay in the top eight of the Eastern Conference.

The next stretch of games will be critical for the Devils because they will impact their place in the standings.

With their next game against the Philadelphia Flyers, the same team they dominated on Wednesday night, things are looking good for Jersey as of late.

New York Islanders

Record: 11-12-3, 25 Points, 5-3-2

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 30 percent

The New York Islanders have a roster full of talent, but unfortunately, they can never seem to sustain any consistency.

Whether you chalk it up to their coaching or just their inability to get the best effort out of their players night in and night out, the odds are against the Islanders making the playoffs at this point in the season.

New York Rangers

Record: 13-10-2, 28 Points, 5-4-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 65 percent

The New York Rangers are a team that has the talent to make the playoffs, but they won't finish No. 1 overall like they did last year.

The Rangers have done a good job turning around their play as of late, but they are not playing to their potential. 

Over the next few weeks, they need to pick up their play and avoid finishing in the bottom half of the conference.

Ottawa Senators

Record: 13-8-6, 32 Points, 4-2-4

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 70 percent

Ottawa has hung tough despite losing their No. 1 center, defenseman and goaltender.

One can only imagine how good the team will be when Craig Anderson and Jason Spezza come back, and at the same time, you wonder how the dynamic will change once they return to the lineup.

Philadelphia Flyers

Record: 12-15-1, 25 Points, 4-6-0

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 30 percent

Per Philadelphia Flyers beat writer Sam Carchidi, Ilya Bryzgalov said that the Flyers' season will either continue or end depending on the outcome of the home-and-home vs. the New Jersey Devils.

They've already lost one against them, and with 28 games played and only 25 points, things are starting to look bleak.

Simply put, the Flyers have a lot of ground to make up, and they will need to get some help from teams ahead of them in the standings.

Phoenix Coyotes

Record: 13-10-3, 29 Points, 5-4-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 65 percent

The Phoenix Coyotes are a team that has bounced between No. 8 and No. 9 in the conference recently, and they have a good shot to make the playoffs, especially if their players can elevate their game.

If Mike Smith can start playing like he did in the 2012 Stanley Cup playoffs, the 'Yotes have a good shot to make it there again.

Pittsburgh Penguins

Record: 19-8-0, 38 Points, 8-2-0

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 95 percent

The Pittsburgh Penguins have some of the league's hottest players in Sidney Crosby, Chris Kunitz, James Neal and Kris Letang.

The Penguins are a team that also has a guy by the name of Evgeni Malkin on its roster, so it is all but certain that the Pens will make the playoffs.

St. Louis Blues

Record: 14-10-2, 30 Points, 5-4-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 65 percent

The St. Louis Blues are going to turn it around in the second half. They had some injuries that impacted them earlier in the year, but now that they are getting healthier and more consistent contributions from their lineup, they should have no problem returning to the playoffs.

Expect the Blues to pick up their game in the coming weeks as the playoffs get closer and closer.

San Jose Sharks

Record: 11-8-6, 28 Points, 3-4-3

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 50 percent

The San Jose Sharks are another team that will ride the bubble as it battles for a playoff spot, but the Sharks should make the playoffs based on the talent on their roster.

San Jose needs to go on a win streak to create some separation, because if they don't, it may come down to the wire during the last few games of the season.

Tampa Bay Lightning

Record: 11-14-1, 23 Points, 3-7-0

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 20 percent

It is absolutely ridiculous that the Tampa Bay Lightning are not likely to make the playoffs this year.

The team has two of the league's top scorers, they have a top candidate for the Calder Trophy and Vinny Lecavalier is having a bounce-back season.

Changes could be in store for the Lightning because they are too talented not to make the playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Record: 15-11-1, 31 Points, 5-4-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 70 percent

The Toronto Maple Leafs have been an impressive team this year, and it looks like they will finally make the playoffs after a long drought that stretches to before the last lockout.

Nazem Kadri and James van Riemsdyk have played tremendous hockey, and they are a big reason why the Maple Leafs have surged in 2013.

Vancouver Canucks

Record: 12-7-6, 30 Points, 4-4-2

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 65 percent

The Vancouver Canucks have been mediocre during their last stretch of games, and there are only a few points separating them from making and missing the playoffs.

They need to consider making some additions at the deadline because their current squad isn't deep enough to win the Stanley Cup.

Washington Capitals

Record: 10-14-1, 21 Points, 5-5-0

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 5 percent

The Washington Capitals have been a horrendous team this season despite exceptional play from Mike Ribeiro, and they are set to make a major shake-up after the season ends.

Alex Ovechkin's downward spiral has continued, and there may be no stopping it anytime soon.

Winnipeg Jets

Record: 13-11-2, 28 Points, 6-3-1

Odds to Make the Playoffs: 55 percent

The Winnipeg Jets have had some nice contributions from forwards like Andrew Ladd in 2013, and they could sneak into the playoffs as the No. 8 seed.

The Jets are a borderline playoff team, but this could be their year when you look at how bad perennial contenders like the Philadelphia Flyers and Washington Capitals have been.