Washington Capitals
Buffalo Sabers
Detroit Red Wings
Columbus Blue Jackets
Boston Bruins
NY Islanders
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Ottawa Senators - are competing with the teams above for the final 2 wildcard spots. Pittsburgh, unless they turn it around BIG TIME, look horrible this year. Even if they find their scoring (above 3 goals a game) they won't be able to keep the puck out of their net. They've allowed the most GA in the NHL
The games with the teams above should be seen as 4 point games. I think Washington will be hard to catch and will make it so really it's BUF, DET, BOS, NYI, and possibly CBJ if they continue their good start - those 5 teams we should be watching closely. |