How many points will it take to make the playoffs (2014-15 version)?

[Bee Sheriff]

 

[Sybil227]

After the games of 4/4/2015

Target: 98 points. (Jets project to WC2 tie with 97. Flames project to P3 tie with 97.)
Kings' current pace: 97 points - P3 (by percentage points over Calgary, if not, then WC2 with 37-33 ROW tiebreaker over the Jets).
Kings' current pace with home/road split: 96.3 points.

Points needed: 6
Games remaining: 4

Record needed: 3-1
Percentage needed: .750

As of this moment, the Western playoff matchups would be:

Minnesota (WC1 - 101 pts) at St. Louis (C1 - 108 pts, .660)
Chicago (C3 - 107 pts) at St. Louis (C2 - 108 pts, .658)
Winnipeg (WC2 - 97 pts) at Anaheim (P1 - 110 pts)
Los Angeles (P3 - 97 pts) at Vancouver (P2 - 99 pts)

Kings magic number: 8 points.

I'm not sure 2 on 1 is fair to St. Louis.
(Not that I'm complaining)

 

[HansH]

I'm not sure 2 on 1 is fair to St. Louis.
(Not that I'm complaining)

D'oh! Fixed it -- thanks!

 

[FrozenRoyalty]

Updated projections...

What’s It Going To Take For The LA Kings To Make The Playoffs By The Numbers, April 4, 2015

 

[niomosy]

And a loss while Winnipeg wins. I suspected Vancouver might be the loss though it doesn't make me happy about it. At least it's a point rather than 0 points. I'd rather have two but it can still help.

 

[HansH]

After the games of 4/6/2015

Target: 98 points. (Flames project to P3 tie with 97.)
Kings' current pace: 97 points - out of playoffs (losing ROW tiebreaker for P3 against Calgary 37-39).

Points needed: 5
Games remaining: 3

Record needed: 2-0-1
Percentage needed: .833

As of this moment, the Western playoff matchups would be:

Minnesota (WC1 - 100 pts) at St. Louis (C1 - 109 pts)
Chicago (C3 - 106 pts) at Nashville (C2 - 108 pts)
Winnipeg (WC2 - 98 pts) at Anaheim (P1 - 110 pts)
Calgary (P3 - 97 pts) at Vancouver (P2 - 99 pts)

Kings' magic number: 7 points.
Kings' tragic number: 7 points.

 

[Tadite]

98 pts to make the playoffs is insane.

 

[Reclamation Project]

Said 100 points way back in August. Should be the benchmark every year. Maybe even 102 next year.

 

[HansH]

The Kings' max is now 97 points. They cannot catch Vancouver or Minnesota. Calgary has clinched the tiebreaker over the Kings (40-37 with two each to play).

Brutal reality time.

If the Kings lose in any fashion to Calgary tomorrow, they are eliminated from the Pacific race. If they lose in regulation, they are eliminated COMPLETELY. If they lose in OT/SO, and Winnipeg makes a single point in their final two games, the Kings are eliminated.

Since Calgary and Winnipeg play each other the final game of the season, one of those teams will get two points. Meaning the Kings need at LEAST three points to even have a chance at making it, and most likely four... and even then, there's no guarantees.

 

[YOYOTCROSTER*]

Kings win 2 easy. Flames likely lose both. Unless Winnipeg decides to let guys sit in final game which gives Calgary a chance. Bad for league if Winnipeg mails it in to give Calgary a spot.

 

[KingsFan7824]

If the Kings lose in any fashion to Calgary tomorrow, they are eliminated from the Pacific race. If they lose in regulation, they are eliminated COMPLETELY. If they lose in OT/SO, and Winnipeg makes a single point in their final two games, the Kings are eliminated.

Since Calgary and Winnipeg play each other the final game of the season, one of those teams will get two points. Meaning the Kings need at LEAST three points to even have a chance at making it, and most likely four... and even then, there's no guarantees.

So what you're saying is, the Kings are indestructible? Excellent.

 

[HansH]

So what you're saying is, the Kings are indestructible? Excellent.

 

[TonySCV]

Here's the deal, courtesy of Quisp at JFTC:

http://www.mcsorleys-stick.com/2015/04/question-for-my-friends-at-jewels-from-the-crown/

 

[Basilisk]

Well, at least we're getting our money's-worth of entertainment, right? The Kings started their playoff season in mid-March, it seems.....

 

[theMajor]

is there a chance that if the Kings win the next two games, they are still out?

 

[damacles1156]

is there a chance that if the Kings win the next two games, they are still out?

Yes.

Calgary holds the tie breaker, so the Kings have to hope Calgary losses the next two games. Kings have to win some games though. None of this matters, if the Kings post another loss.

 

[KINGS17]

is there a chance that if the Kings win the next two games, they are still out?

The Kings need Colorado to beat Winnipeg. If that happens the Kings will once again control their destiny.

 

[CowMix]

The Kings need Colorado to beat Winnipeg. If that happens the Kings will once again control their destiny.

Colorado beating Winnipeg and the Kings beating Calgary would make that Winnipeg vs Calgary game and the Kings vs Sharks games way more exciting.