Eastern Conference (92 points)
- Buffalo - Guaranteed as of Mar. 3
- New Jersey - Guaranteed as of Mar. 15
- Ottawa - Guaranteed as of Mar. 18
- Pittsburgh - Guaranteed as of Mar. 18
- Atlanta - 2-4-0
- N.Y. Rangers - 3-3-1
- Tampa Bay - 3-3-0
- N.Y. Islanders - 4-3-1
- Carolina - 4-3-0
- Montreal - 4-2-0
- Toronto - 5-2-0
- Florida - Eliminated (max 90)
- Boston - Eliminated (max 90)
- Washington - Eliminated (max 77)
- Philadelphia - Eliminated (max 65)