Around The League - Eastern Conference Playoff Race

[e_prime 1,936]

Boston and Philly aren't supposed to help the Wings, the team can control their faith now. If they get at least 6 points ouf of the remaining games they are in, simple as that.

Very true. The Wings do control their fate at this point.

...but still, any help is nice. Inadvertent or deliberate.

[wings_fanatic 677]

That's not true at all. CBJ is only 1 pt behind.

Right, but if we win tomorrow night like expected, then we go 3 points up on them if they lose tomorrow night. IF they win tomorrow night and we win as expected then they remain 1 point behind us... but the fact is, if we take care of our own business, we will remain ahead of them. Ideally, we win tomorrow night, Columbus loses and Washington loses.

[Dabura 12,206]

I'm just rationalizing now, but, in a masochistic way, I kind of like that we're not remotely in the clear. Forces us to bring it every night. Brings out the best in us.

[WingsAlways 486]

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Edited April 4, 2014 by WingsAlways

[SimonSin 192]

I just don't see Columbus losing to the Blackhawks at home with Toews AND Kane out of the line up, hopefully I'm wrong. But tomorrow's game SHOULD be a win for us.

Edited April 4, 2014 by SimonSin

[DatsyukianDekes 2,428]

Leafs and Jackets both win. Yesterdays win was absolutely huge for us.

[marcaractac 3,960]

Stumbled upon this. Did not disappoint.

[Guest L3T5G0W1NG5]

Right, but if we win tomorrow night like expected, then we go 3 points up on them if they lose tomorrow night. IF they win tomorrow night and we win as expected then they remain 1 point behind us... but the fact is, if we take care of our own business, we will remain ahead of them. Ideally, we win tomorrow night, Columbus loses and Washington loses.

....so them winning was relevant.

[Vladiator 116]

Wow, still gonna come down to the last week of the regular season as was last season. If anyone remembers, the Wings had to win out in last week of the last season because everyone else in the race for a spot did the same.

All being said, I don't think anyone wants to play the Wings if Pasha is close to 100% and Z can play, and Big E is back for the 1st round.

[Guest Playmaker]

Wait, what happened to all the percentages? Everyone else didn't lay down and die because the Wings won a few games? Not sure if anyone else has noticed, but the teams out of the playoff hunt, as usual, are playing well and have beaten teams they shouldn't have. So tonight's game is not a sure thing by any means.

[VM1138 1,921]

We still need to win but there's more room for error than last year. We need 7 points as of today to clinch. Less if Washington and Toronto lose. We have a potential 12 points on the table. So we can afford to go 3-2-1 and still clinch.

Don't want to count chickens before they hatch, but that's doable. And we don't have to rely on other teams losing like we did last year.

[Dabura 12,206]

Bernier out three weeks with an MCL strain. Not good news for the Leafs.

[Euro_Twins 4,475]

Bernier out three weeks with an MCL strain. Not good news for the Leafs.

Let's face it, even with him, there wasn't much hope for the Leafs. Reimer and that ahl goalie already ruined everything bernier did for them all year in a span of 8 games.

[AtlantaHotWings 973]

Rooting for the Hawks tonight

OMG I think I just threw up a bit just typing that in.....

[Guest L3T5G0W1NG5]

CHI beats CBJ with only 3.7 secs left!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Edited April 5, 2014 by L3T5G0W1NG5

[Doggy 130]

Jackets just effed up bad. Same with Washington, losing to a team with only 8 forwards for a lot of the night.

Pretty much the perfect night if the Wings finish the Sabres.

If my calcs are correct, the Wings only need 3 more wins now (including vs. Sabres) to clinch playoffs. So two more wins, if the Wings beat Buffalo.

Edited April 5, 2014 by Doggy

[Datsyukian-Deke 722]

It's about time Chicago did something right for once. Felt weird cheering for them though.

[SimonSin 192]

Wow!! Hawks score with three seconds left. 4-3 final.

[nyqvististhefuture 1,002]

Wowwwww Chicago won with 4 seconds left! We win tomorrow were sitting pretty good

Jesus Christ f*** not even against buffalo we can have an easy win

Edited April 5, 2014 by nyqvististhefuture

[Dabura 12,206]

Wait, Chicago's GWG came with four seconds left in regulation? I love it!!!

[Richdg 267]

Have to love this time of year. Checking scores every few minutes, logging in for the updated standings, doing the math to see how many possible points other teas have left vs us.... it is GREAT! Not as great as running away with things, but still a ton of fun. BTW if I have done the math correctly-we need 2 more wins and 1 NJ loss to clinch! Then we win the tie breakers on ROW.

[Dabura 12,206]

Lots of hockey today. w00t.

[Dabura 12,206]

Bruins and Flyers tied at 2, second intermission. Bruins don't seem especially engaged.

[dat's sick 1,002]

Bruins score 2 quick ones, up 4-2 with 4 minutes to go and on the PP.

Looks like the Flyers are about to get involved in the wildcard battle.

[pucktividi 472]

Bruins score 2 quick ones, up 4-2 with 4 minutes to go and on the PP.

Looks like the Flyers are about to get involved in the wildcard battle.

Yes,all Bruins in the 3rd and Loui Eriksson with the 4 assists game.

Edited April 5, 2014 by pucktividi