"The Flyers continue to hold the third spot with 94 standings points, as the Blue Jackets (92), Capitals (91), and Islanders (91) all trail them and remain alive."
"If the Capitals win out and get W's in both remaining games against Pittsburgh and Columbus, they'd need the Flyers to do no better than 0-1-1."
"The good news is: if the Capitals tie any remaining Metro team in the division's third spot, they would make the playoffs as they have already clinched the regulation wins tiebreaker."
"MoneyPuck has the Capitals' chances at 8 percent heading into their final two games. Which, honestly, if you ask me, is a good omen."
The Washington Capitals are in a tight playoff race, needing to win their final two games against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets. The Philadelphia Flyers and Columbus Blue Jackets also secured wins, complicating the Capitals' chances. The Flyers hold the third spot with 94 points, while the Capitals and Islanders are tied at 91 points. The Capitals can still qualify if they win out and rely on the Flyers and Blue Jackets to lose. MoneyPuck gives the Capitals an 8 percent chance of making the playoffs.
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