The wild card scene in the east is starting to clarify a bit, as the Ottawa Senators are pulling away in the first wild card spot, five points ahead of the Rangers and with two games in hand.
After them, it’s the Rangers with 72 points in 68 games, followed by the Canadiens (71 in 66), Red Wings (70 in 67), Blue Jackets (70 in 67), Bruins (69 in 69) and Islanders (68 in 66).
After that group, of course, is tonight’s opponent. The Pittsburgh Penguins have won four in a row and have 66 points in 69 games.