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NHL Playoff Picture 2018: Latest Standings and Odds for Stanley Cup

The NHL playoff races took yet another turn Thursday, as first place in the Atlantic Division changed hands and a few teams moved up in the wild-card competitions.

As the weekend begins, four teams from the Metropolitan Division are fighting for the two spots beneath Washington, as well as the pair of Eastern Conference wild-card positions.

Over in the Western Conference, the free-for-all that is the wild-card race could shift again Friday, as two massive clashes take place in Pacific Division arenas.

Below is an updated look at the standings after Thursday ahead of what should be another frenetic weekend.