On Jan. 20, the New York Islanders were two points out of a wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference playoff standings. That was the day the club announced that it had fired head coach Lane Lambert, and hired Patrick Roy as his replacement.

Heading into Sunday's matchup against the Anaheim Ducks (8 p.m. ET, NHL Power Play on ESPN+), the Isles are two points out of a wild-card spot, despite markedly better play under the guidance of the Hall of Fame goaltender. In fact, they've gone 6-2-2 in their past 10 games, and carry a five-game winning streak into Orange County.

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How likely is it that they qualify for the playoffs this season?

The Isles have a 61.8% chance of making it, per Stathletes, which is considerably better than that of the Detroit Red Wings (36.3%), the team they are chasing. Part of that is due to their upcoming schedule: after Sunday's matchup against the lottery-bound Ducks, they'll have 19 games left. Of those 19, just 10 are against teams currently in playoff position. They'll also have a chance to play the Red Wings and Tampa Bay Lightning (the other wild card) once more apiece, with those games holding the famous "four-point swing" potential.

And there will be some extra juice in three of those upcoming games against playoff teams, as those are the remaining dates against the rival New York Rangers (March 17, April 9 and April 13).

As we enter the final stretch of the regular season, it's time to check in on all the playoff races -- along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2024 NHL draft lottery.

Note: Playoff chances are via Stathletes.

Jump ahead:Current playoff matchupsToday's scheduleLast night's scoresExpanded standingsRace for No. 1 pick

Current playoff matchups

Eastern Conference

A1 Florida Panthers vs. WC2 Tampa Bay LightningA2 Boston Bruins vs. A3 Toronto Maple LeafsM1 New York Rangers vs. WC1 Detroit Red WingsM2 Carolina Hurricanes vs. M3 Philadelphia Flyers

Western Conference

C1 Dallas Stars vs. WC2 Vegas Golden KnightsC2 Winnipeg Jets vs. C3 Colorado AvalancheP1 Vancouver Canucks vs. WC1 Nashville PredatorsP2 Edmonton Oilers vs. P3 Los Angeles Kings

Sunday's games

Note: All times Eastern. All games not on TNT or NHL Network are available via NHL Power Play, which is included in an ESPN+ subscription (local blackout restrictions apply).

Edmonton Oilers at Pittsburgh Penguins, 1 p.m. (TNT)Nashville Predators at Minnesota Wild, 3:30 p.m. (TNT)Calgary Flames at Carolina Hurricanes, 5 p.m.Arizona Coyotes at Chicago Blackhawks, 6 p.m. (NHLN)New York Islanders at Anaheim Ducks, 8 p.m.

Saturday's scoreboard

Buffalo Sabres 3, Edmonton Oilers 2 (SO)Carolina Hurricanes 4, New Jersey Devils 2Nashville Predators 2, Columbus Blue Jackets 1Boston Bruins 5, Pittsburgh Penguins 1Florida Panthers 5, Calgary Flames 1Toronto Maple Leafs 3, Montreal Canadiens 2Tampa Bay Lightning 7, Philadelphia Flyers 0Washington Capitals 4, Chicago Blackhawks 1San Jose Sharks 2, Ottawa Senators 1New York Rangers 4, St. Louis Blues 0Vancouver Canucks 5, Winnipeg Jets 0Vegas Golden Knights 5, Detroit Red Wings 3Dallas Stars 4, Los Angeles Kings 1

Expanded standings

Atlantic Division

Points: 92Regulation wins: 36Playoff position: A1Games left: 17Points pace: 116Next game: @ DAL (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 91Regulation wins: 30Playoff position: A2Games left: 16Points pace: 113Next game: vs. STL (Monday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 82Regulation wins: 25Playoff position: A3Games left: 18Points pace: 105Next game: @ PHI (Thursday)Playoff chances: 99.3%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 74Regulation wins: 27Playoff position: WC1Games left: 17Points pace: 93Next game: vs. NYR (Thursday)Playoff chances: 77.8%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 72Regulation wins: 23Playoff position: WC2Games left: 18Points pace: 92Next game: @ BUF (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 36.3%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 65Regulation wins: 24Playoff position: N/AGames left: 17Points pace: 82Next game: vs. DET (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 1.5%Tragic number: 27

Points: 58Regulation wins: 14Playoff position: N/AGames left: 18Points pace: 74Next game: vs. CBJ (Tuesday)Playoff chances: ~0%Tragic number: 22

Points: 54Regulation wins: 19Playoff position: N/AGames left: 20Points pace: 71Next game: vs. PIT (Tuesday)Playoff chances: ~0%Tragic number: 22

Metropolitan Division

Points: 86Regulation wins: 33Playoff position: M1Games left: 19Points pace: 112Next game: vs. NYR (Monday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 82Regulation wins: 32Playoff position: M2Games left: 19Points pace: 107Next game: vs. CGY (Sunday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 74Regulation wins: 25Playoff position: M3Games left: 17Points pace: 93Next game: vs. SJ (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 74.2%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 70Regulation wins: 20Playoff position: N/AGames left: 20Points pace: 93Next game: @ ANA (Sunday)Playoff chances: 61.8%Tragic number: 38

Points: 69Regulation wins: 24Playoff position: N/AGames left: 20Points pace: 91Next game: @ WPG (Monday)Playoff chances: 32.8%Tragic number: 37

Points: 66Regulation wins: 26Playoff position: N/AGames left: 18Points pace: 85Next game: @ NYR (Monday)Playoff chances: 13.3%Tragic number: 30

Points: 64Regulation wins: 23Playoff position: N/AGames left: 20Points pace: 85Next game: @ OTT (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 3.1%Tragic number: 32

Points: 54Regulation wins: 17Playoff position: N/AGames left: 18Points pace: 69Next game: @ MTL (Tuesday)Playoff chances: ~0%Tragic number: 18

Central Division

Points: 89Regulation wins: 29Playoff position: C1Games left: 16Points pace: 111Next game: vs. FLA (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 85Regulation wins: 35Playoff position: C2Games left: 19Points pace: 111Next game: vs. WSH (Monday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 85Regulation wins: 35Playoff position: C3Games left: 17Points pace: 107Next game: @ CGY (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 77Regulation wins: 30Playoff position: WC1Games left: 17Points pace: 97Next game: @ MIN (Sunday)Playoff chances: 77.5%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 67Regulation wins: 24Playoff position: N/AGames left: 18Points pace: 86Next game: @ BOS (Monday)Playoff chances: 2.1%Tragic number: 28

Points: 67Regulation wins: 24Playoff position: N/AGames left: 18Points pace: 86Next game: vs. NSH (Sunday)Playoff chances: 12.2%Tragic number: 28

Points: 57Regulation wins: 21Playoff position: N/AGames left: 18Points pace: 73Next game: @ CHI (Sunday)Playoff chances: ~0%Tragic number: 18

Points: 37Regulation wins: 11Playoff position: N/AGames left: 18Points pace: 47Next game: vs. ARI (Sunday)Playoff chances: 0%Tragic number: E

Pacific Division

Points: 91Regulation wins: 36Playoff position: P1Games left: 16Points pace: 113Next game: vs. COL (Wednesday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 79Regulation wins: 30Playoff position: P2Games left: 20Points pace: 105Next game: @ PIT (Sunday)Playoff chances: 99.9%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 75Regulation wins: 27Playoff position: P3Games left: 19Points pace: 98Next game: vs. NYI (Monday)Playoff chances: 93.3%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 75Regulation wins: 27Playoff position: WC2Games left: 18Points pace: 96Next game: @ SEA (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 76.6%Tragic number: N/A

Points: 67Regulation wins: 26Playoff position: N/AGames left: 19Points pace: 87Next game: @ CAR (Sunday)Playoff chances: 24.1%Tragic number: 30

Points: 67Regulation wins: 22Playoff position: N/AGames left: 19Points pace: 87Next game: vs. VGK (Tuesday)Playoff chances: 14.3%Tragic number: 30

Points: 49Regulation wins: 17Playoff position: N/AGames left: 19Points pace: 64Next game: vs. NYI (Sunday)Playoff chances: ~0%Tragic number: 12

Points: 39Regulation wins: 12Playoff position: N/AGames left: 19Points pace: 51Next game: @ PHI (Tuesday)Playoff chances: ~0%Tragic number: 2

P -- Clinched Presidents' Trophy; Y -- Clinched division; X -- Clinched playoff berth; E -- Eliminated from playoff contention

Race for the No. 1 pick

The NHL uses a draft lottery to determine the order of the first round, so the team that finishes in last place is not guaranteed the No. 1 selection. As of 2021, a team can move up a maximum of 10 spots if it wins the lottery, so only 11 teams are eligible for the draw for the No. 1 pick. Full details on the process can be found here. Sitting No. 1 on the draft board for this summer is Macklin Celebrini, a freshman at Boston University.

Points: 37Regulation wins: 11

Points: 39Regulation wins: 12

Points: 49Regulation wins: 17

Points: 54Regulation wins: 17

Points: 54Regulation wins: 19

Points: 57Regulation wins: 21

Points: 58Regulation wins: 14

Points: 64Regulation wins: 23

Points: 65Regulation wins: 24

Points: 66Regulation wins: 26

Points: 67Regulation wins: 22

Points: 67Regulation wins: 24

Points: 67Regulation wins: 24

Points: 67Regulation wins: 26

Points: 69Regulation wins: 24

Points: 70Regulation wins: 20

* The Penguins' first-round pick was traded to the Sharks as part of the Erik Karlsson trade. However, it is top-10 protected.