Central Division Teams

How the Central Division Race is Shaping Up

The Chicago Blackhawks are in first place in the Central Division with a record of 32-22-6, but they are not without their challenges. The Minnesota Wild are just two points behind the Blackhawks with a record of 30-20-10, and the St. Louis Blues are only three points behind the Wild with a record of 29-21-9.

The Blackhawks have been led by Patrick Kane and Jonathan Toews, who have both been playing at a high level. Kane leads the team in scoring with 65 points, while Toews is second with 57 points. The Blackhawks also have a strong defense, led by Duncan Keith and Brent Seabrook.

The Wild have been led by Mikko Koivu and Jason Zucker, who have both been playing well. Koivu leads the team in scoring with 52 points, while Zucker is second with 49 points. The Wild also have a strong defense, led by Ryan Suter and Jared Spurgeon.

The Blues have been led by Vladimir Tarasenko and Brayden Schenn, who have both been playing well. Tarasenko leads the team in scoring with 51 points, while Schenn is second with 44 points. The Blues also have a strong defense, led by Alex Pietrangelo and Colton Parayko.

The Central Division race is likely to come down to the final day of the season. All three teams are playing well, and they all have a chance to win the division. The Blackhawks are the favorites, but the Wild and Blues are both capable of making a run.

Here is a look at the standings in the Central Division:

1. Chicago Blackhawks (32-22-6)
2. Minnesota Wild (30-20-10)
3. St. Louis Blues (29-21-9)
4. Nashville Predators (28-23-8)
5. Winnipeg Jets (27-24-7)
6. Dallas Stars (26-26-7)
7. Colorado Avalanche (25-26-7)
8. Arizona Coyotes (23-31-5)

The top three teams in the division are all within three points of each other, so the race is likely to come down to the final day of the season.