NHL playoff watch: Where the races stand on zero-game Friday
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NHL playoff watch: Where the races stand on zero-game Friday
"The Buffalo Sabres are back on top, with 106 points and 41 regulation wins through 80 games; they are trailed by the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning."
"The Carolina Hurricanes have clinched the No. 1 seed, and are two points up on the Sabres in the race to clinch the East's No. 1 overall seed."
"The Ottawa Senators are pulling away from the pack as the second wild card, with another win Thursday giving them 94 points and 36 RW through 79 games."
"The Colorado Avalanche have clinched the Presidents' Trophy as the top regular-season team, solidifying their position heading into the playoffs."
The NHL playoff race is intensifying as teams approach the end of the regular season. The Buffalo Sabres lead the Atlantic Division with 106 points, followed closely by the Montreal Canadiens and Tampa Bay Lightning. The Boston Bruins and Ottawa Senators are vying for wild card spots. In the Metro Division, the Carolina Hurricanes have secured the top seed, while the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers are in contention for playoff positions. The Colorado Avalanche have clinched the Presidents' Trophy as the top team in the league.
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