Zak MacMillan: OTT G47 @ New York Rangers — Opposite Stories; Weekend Recap

Atlantic
3. Tampa - 53 points - 96.5 point pace

Wild Card
1. Ottawa - 52 points - 92.7 point pace
2. Boston - 52 points - 88.8 point pace
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9. Columbus - 51 points - 89 point pace
10. Montreal - 50 points - 89.1 point pace
11. NY Rangers - 48 points - 85.5 point pace

I don't see the Lighting falling out of a playoff spot. The teams I'd be watching the most would be the Rangers, Bruins, Habs, and the Blue Jackets (in that order). Rangers have 1 regulation loss in 2025 (11 games) and Shersterkin is warming up with back to back shutouts. It's a toss up between Boston and Montreal for the biggest threat to the Sens. I don't see Penn teams being a threat. Seems like 90-92 points will get you in. Thoughts?

Montreal is this year's Philly. Pens are going to rebuild and Crosby might be forced to retire or play on another team because Dubas is the worst GM in hockey. Rangers will do better, Columbus will falter