The Devils are five points behind the Washington Capitals for the East's second wild-card spot, and six points behind the Philadelphia Flyers for the No. 3 seed in the Metro Division.
Buffalo's playoff hopes rest on eclipsing a batch of teams and getting the wild card, as the No. 3-seeded Atlantic club, the Toronto Maple Leafs, are 18 points ahead.
Of course, this matchup also impacts the draft lottery standings, with the Sabres currently 10th and the Devils 12th in that register.
As we traverse the final stretch of the regular season, it's time to check in on all the playoff races -- along with the teams jockeying for position in the 2024 NHL draft lottery.
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