NHL Specials: Which Struggling Contenders Will Rise or Fall?

At least six playoff teams of last season are out of the picture. Their NHL betting odds to make the playoffs are bullish. Let's check the latest NHL picks, stats, injury reports and NHL predictions.

At least six playoff teams of last season are out of the picture. Some of them will eventually go on a run. NHL expert picks are available.

The Florida Panthers are currently fifth in the Atlantic, with the second-hardest schedule remaining to play. Sergei Bobrovsky is 66th in goals saved above average, and he's also the worst goalkeeper in terms of goals scored against average. The team is at +230 odds to make the playoffs.

The New York Rangers are on pace to miss the playoffs. They are terrible on the online gambling lines. The team is 5-6-4 at home and has the hardest strength of schedule remaining.

Washington Capitals are struggling on the road and at home. They are fourth-worst on their road (4-8-3). They have a good record at their home (7-4, but it's not good enough). Their star player, 37-year-old Alex Ovechkin, is breaking records.

Edmonton Oilers are a prolific offensive team, but their inept goalkeeping is getting them killed. Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are still scoring at obscene rates, and a "softer" schedule is waiting for them down the road. They are -300 to clinch a playoff spot.

Calgary Flames are struggling to win despite having the easiest remaining schedule. Their goalie Jakob Markstrom is averaging his worst stats as a starting netminder since moving to Canada. Daryl Sutter's team is top-eight in major 5-on-5 metrics like Corsi and expected goals difference.

Jordan Binnington has lost his last six starts. The Blues are below average in almost every metric. Craig Berube is the coach of the team.