Game #60: Columbus Blue Jackets vs New York Rangers Open Thread
The Rangers aim for redemption after their 10-game winning streak ended. Columbus holds the advantage in the season series despite being lower in the standings.
Player to watch: Matt Rempe, a rising star in the Rangers' lineup with an impressive performance so far. [ more ]
Islanders beat Devils to clinch playoff berth, 3rd place in Metro division | amNewYork
The New York Islanders clinched the No. 3 seed in the Metropolitan Division and will face the Carolina Hurricanes in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. [ more ]
The Capitals' playoff chances depend on fending off the Flyers
The Washington Capitals improved their playoff chances significantly due to recent results of other teams.
Washington Capitals are currently holding the third spot in the Metropolitan Division, tied in points with the fourth-place Philadelphia Flyers but with fewer games played. [ more ]
Spencer Carbery on Capitals' upcoming road trip: 'This is the stretch that I'm most concerned with'
The Metropolitan division in the NHL is currently the most competitive, with only 11 points separating the first-place team from the seventh-place team.
The Washington Capitals will face a challenging stretch of games against Western Conference teams during which they will need to adapt to different playing styles and hostile environments. [ more ]