This Elimination Options page presents sets of game outcomes ("cases") that result in the Sharks losing certain playoff spots. A total of 5 games from week 24 were considered. The list may not contain all possible combinations. When a given set of games eliminates multiple playoff spots the case is listed in the lowest playoff spot only.
The Sharks cannot win this spot
The Sharks cannot win this spot
Case 1
Sharks lose to the Predators in regulation
Case 2
Kings beat the Islanders in regulation
Case 3
Sharks beat the Predators in OT or in a shootout, and
Kings beat the Islanders in OT or in a shootout
Case 4
Sharks lose to the Predators in OT or in a shootout, and
Kings beat the Islanders in OT or in a shootout
Case 5
Sharks lose to the Predators in OT or in a shootout, and
Islanders beat the Kings in OT or in a shootout
The Sharks are not eligible for this spot
The Sharks are not eligible for this spot
The Sharks are not eligible for this spot
The Sharks cannot win this spot
No elimination cases were found for this spot