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NHL playoff standings: What to watch on Showdown Saturday

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By this time next week, the 2024 Stanley Cup playoff bracket will be finalized. And by the end of Saturday's 13-game schedule, a number of playoff fates -- division titles, seeds and playoff spots in general -- could officially be in the books.

And perhaps the best news for hockey fans? The NHL has spread out the games, with a game at 12:30 p.m. ET, five starting between 3 and 5:30 p.m., and only two in the traditional 7 p.m. ET slot. See, it can be done!

Here are the Saturday games with the most on the line:

New York Islanders at New York Rangers (12:30 p.