Unexpectedly, the Rangers beat Boston while as expected, Ottawa lost to Toronto, Ottawa remains mired in last place. The Ranger win means that a busy Thursday schedule could have a big impact on the lottery race. They are 12th from the bottom they will need some help from their fellow lottery teams to stay within reach of the bottom.
The standings (Worst is first)
Teams GP W-L-OTL PTS ROW
1. Ottawa 53 19-29-5 43 19
2. New Jersey 52 20-25-7 47 19
3. Los Angeles 53 22-27-4 48 21
4. Detroit 53 21-25-7 49 19
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