"The Devils record entering Monday was 40-34-3, just two wins back of last year's playoff team that finished 42-33-7. The difference this season is that the teams in front of them in the Eastern Conference playoff race have stacked together overtime/shootout losses."
"The Kings broke the NHL record for most overtime games in a season and nearly a quarter of their schedule has been an overtime or shootout loss. Only two of the 16 playoff teams last season had at least 10 overtime/shoot out losses."
The New Jersey Devils achieved 40 wins this season but remain seven points out of a playoff spot. Their record of 40-34-3 is similar to last year's playoff team, yet the current playoff contenders have accumulated numerous overtime and shootout losses, providing them with additional points. Teams like the Pittsburgh Penguins and Philadelphia Flyers have 16 and 12 overtime losses, respectively. This trend extends across the league, with many playoff teams having at least 10 overtime losses, contrasting last season's statistics.
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