Tables updated , into the last few games to be issued , so quick update
Lightning number 1 seed for a dominant season
Blue Jackets and Capitals battle for number 2
Maple Leafs and Penguins 4 and 5 at present , but have games to play to those above , so may go higher
Redwings and Rangers sitting 6 and 7 , looking safe unless some one hits a run late and they slip
Canadiens holding 8
in the mix
Sabres and Bruins looking in , have games in hand , so need to start winning to pressure the playoff spots
Senators still in it , but need wins and Canadiens to start losing
Last 5 are done for the season
Avalanche looking good to lock in number 1
Blackhawks will be 2 at lowest
Predators currently at 3
Canucks and Wild take 4 and 5 at present
Blues at 6 , looking good to lock down a playoff spot
Ducks and Oilers at 7 and 8 , looking over their shoulders
Stars sit outside the playoffs , but have hit a run of form recently
Rest look done for the season
West playoffs. - Oilers take last spot , Stars still have 2 games , but both are into overtime , so they will not get the 6 points required to overtake Edmonton
1.Avalanche. v 8.Oilers
2.B/Hawks. v 7.Ducks
3.Predators. v 6.Blues
4.Canucks. v 5.Wild
1.Lightning. v 7.Rangers. 4-3
3.Capitals. v 4.Penguins. 3-4
Rangers almost did it again , taking the Lightning all the way before bowing out 4-3 , they will play the Penguins , another one that went all the way , before the Penguins edged it 4-3