Devils chances at playoffs - The Final Push - Points and Standings Discussion

[Brooklyndevil]

I don't think I would get excited over that since it would pretty much ensure that Deboer would come back. If they finish 9th and a point or two out then I could see the same cast of clowns coming back next year.

McDavid here we come.

 

[Feed Me A Stray Cat]

Devils alone hold the most OT games played right now with 16. Chicago is next with 15 and Detroit with 14.

I don't think these numbers are correct. The Devils have played in overtime 25 times this year (14 times decided in OT, 11 times going to shootout).

 

[GameSeven]

Devils alone hold the most OT games played right now with 16. Chicago is next with 15 and Detroit with 14.

I don't think these numbers are correct. The Devils have played in overtime 25 times this year (14 times decided in OT, 11 times going to shootout).

I'm pretty sure RG's numbers are for OT/SO losses, or points lost after regulation.

We've won 9 of those OT decisions for 9 extra points out of 25 attempts that have gone beyond regulation.

For just getting to OT, only Washington has more than us with 26 games going to OT or beyond.

 

[Richer's Ghost]

yes I meant OT losses

 

[glenwo2]

keep me hanging onnnnn.

That is amazing.

 

[glenwo2]

ajdevjet = one of the most enthusiastic Devils fans around.



I'm realistic about our chances but if you want to take the Jim Carrey view of those chances, more power to you. lol.

 

[New Jack City]

So 6-0 is the only possibility I assume? 92 points

 

[BrodeursCups]

We haven't won more than three in a row all season and now we likely need to win all six remaining. That's not being fraudulent, it's accepting reality...

 

[goawaygary*]

So 6-0 is the only possibility I assume? 92 points

They might make it at 5-1 depending on how teams ahead of them do, but yea 6-0 is pretty much what they have to do.

 

[NJDevs26]

Theoretically we could make the playoffs at 5-1 (or 4-0-2) if the Jackets go 3-3 and we get two more regulation wins than them...but that'd be cutting it super close. Plus the Leafs and Caps are STILL between us too though we'd only need to tie them in points to pass them. 5-1 for us means the Leafs would need to go minimum 4-0-1 to stay in front of us and the Caps minimum 5-1.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

if we dont beat Washington in regulation on Friday, I think that pretty much seals it.

 

[goawaygary*]

It would be nice if Detroit sagged a bit, but after a tough game tonight against Boston they get Buffalo twice. And I will guarantee that Buffalo won't give 2 ***** about those games unlike when they played us.

 

[glenwo2]

if we dont beat Washington in regulation on Friday, I think that pretty much seals it.

Agreed.

And we need to not only get beat them but beat them in REGULATION as well.


This game truly is *the season*.

 

[Emperoreddy]

Theoretically we could make the playoffs at 5-1 (or 4-0-2) if the Jackets go 3-3 and we get two more regulation wins than them...but that'd be cutting it super close. Plus the Leafs and Caps are STILL between us too though we'd only need to tie them in points to pass them. 5-1 for us means the Leafs would need to go minimum 4-0-1 to stay in front of us and the Caps minimum 5-1.

We pass the Caps if we win Friday in regulation so that's one and we still control out destiny with passing the Leafs.

5-1 should do it but ya it's tight. Winning out is the only way to really have high odds.

Help if Boston does us a favor tonight here. 4 points behind the Wings with the tiebreaker.

 

[Devils Dominion]

Have to win out and hope caps, Leafs, Ottawa, Carolina and Columbus lose enough times.

 

[NJDevs26]

Have to win out and hope caps, Leafs, Ottawa, Carolina and Columbus lose enough times.

Ottawa and Carolina? Ottawa just lost to the same Isles team we **** the bed against and Carolina would only get 89 points at most if they won out. If we get enough points to pass what's in front of us we don't need to worry about what's behind us.

 

[Zajacs Bowl Cut]

Detroit basically clinched a spot with that win tonight.

 

[CerebralGenesis]

We could win out and still not sniff Detroit even with their lineup

 

[AfroThunder396]

But of course Boston will beat us in regulation on the last day of the season. *******s.

 

[glenwo2]

Just play out the string and pray for rain on the BlueJackets playoff parade.

 

[ajdevjet]

LETS GO BRUINS AND YES AS MUCH AS IT MAKES ME SICK.....LETS GO FLYERS TONIGHT, lets worry about all the other bull$hit when the season is over, this is our playoffs, embrace it boys and girls embrace it.

 

[ajdevjet]

Detroit basically clinched a spot with that win tonight.

what a job babcock has done, yeah they are pretty much a lock now.

 

[glenwo2]

what a job babcock has done, yeah they are pretty much a lock now.

They're one hell of a franchise, that's for sure.

So what is it.....22 straight seasons now in the playoffs?

 

[ajdevjet]

They're one hell of a franchise, that's for sure.

So what is it.....22 straight seasons now in the playoffs?

yeah something like that but F THEM we made them wait 56 years for thier next cup, BIGGEST UPSET IN CUP HISTORY ? I havent looked it up but its gotta be close.

 

[AfroThunder396]

Babcock? The only reason they're anywhere close to the playoffs is Gustav Nyquist. Without him they'd be below us in the standings. Dude has directly won them many games the past month.