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We are now just 43 days away from the Washington Capitals season opener on October 13 against the New York Rangers. Vegas oddsmakers have been busy in recent days preparing a wide array of “futures odds” for the NHL for the 2021-22 season, including forecasted total standings points for each team for the 2021-22 season.

The following are the standings points projections for the top 17 teams in the 2021-22 season. You will need to place a bet of $115 (-115) to win $100 for betting either the over or under for each of the total points odds:

Colorado Avalanche 110½

Tampa Bay Lightning 108½

Vegas Golden Knights 106½

Toronto Maple Leafs 105½

Boston Bruins 103½

Florida Panthers 101½

New York Islanders 99½

Pittsburgh Penguins 98½

Edmonton Oilers 97½

Minnesota Wild 97½

Carolina Hurricanes 96½

Dallas Stars 95½

New York Rangers 95½

Washington Capitals 95½

Philadelphia Flyers 94½

St Louis Blues 94½

Seattle Kraken 92½

The Capitals are once again tied for fourth in the Metropolitan Division at 95.5 total points, tied with the New York Rangers, and behind: 1) New York Islanders – 99.5 points, 2) Pittsburgh Penguins – 98.5 points, 3)  and the Carolina Hurricanes – 96.5 points.

All Teams – Alphabetical

Anaheim Ducks – 70.5 Points
Arizona Coyotes – 68.5 Points
Boston Bruins – 103.5 Points
Buffalo Sabres – 69.5 Points
Calgary Flames – 90.5 Points
Carolina Hurricanes – 96.5 Points
Chicago Blackhawks – 91.5 Points
Colorado Avalanche – 110.5 Points
Columbus Blue Jackets – 76.5 Points
Dallas Stars – 95.5 Points
Detroit Red Wings – 77.5 Points
Edmonton Oilers – 97.5 Points
Florida Panthers – 101.5 Points
Los Angeles Kings – 85.5 Points
Minnesota Wild – 97.5 Points
Montreal Canadiens – 89.5 Points
Nashville Predators – 84.5 Points
New Jersey Devils – 90.5 Points
New York Islanders – 99.5 Points
New York Rangers – 95.5 Points
Ottawa Senators – 73.5 Points
Philadelphia Flyers – 94.5 Points
Pittsburgh Penguins – 98.5 Points
San Jose Sharks – 83.5 Points
Seattle Kraken – 92.5 Points
St Louis Blues – 94.5 Points
Tampa Bay Lightning – 108.5 Points
Toronto Maple Leafs – 105.5 Points
Vancouver Canucks – 88.5 Points
Vegas Golden Knights – 106.5 Points
Washington Capitals – 95.5 Points
Winnipeg Jets – 92.5 Points

Moneyline odds for each team to make the 2022 playoffs.

Odds courtesy of Betonline.ag.

By Jon Sorensen