As the NHL regular season nears its end, the focus shifts to potential playoff candidates. The article highlights 10 teams that have not appeared in the top five or bottom five rankings during the season. It categorizes these teams into two groups: those still vying for a top-five rank and those satisfied with their steady performance. The Lightning and Maple Leafs are noted as teams with potential to break into the top five, reflecting the competitive landscape as the season concludes.
This year's numbers show a symmetrical distribution of teams, with 11 teams in the top five and 11 in the bottom, leaving 10 teams never appearing on either.
Two teams, the Lightning and Maple Leafs, are good enough to potentially crack the top five this late in the season, putting pressure on first-place contenders.
The absence of the remaining teams in both top and bottom lists highlights the competitive nature of the league and underscores the challenge of consistency among franchises.
As we approach April and the end of the regular season, attention shifts to playoff races and the dynamics of bubble teams across the league.
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