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LEAFANFORLIFE23 said:
I never thought we would be in a position where 2 games between Columbus and Detroit mean so much but they do.

If Detroit takes both they are probably in.

If Columbus takes both they are 2 points back of NJ for 3rd in Metro.

And with Toronto currently leading the Atlantic

if NJ did drop to wildcard 1 we could get NJ VS Toronto which would mean Keefe VS Toronto and how fun would that be?

These 2 Detroit VS Columbus games are HUGE they have potential impacts on the playoff futures of multiple teams.
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Reading it this way the first thing that came to mind was "we're going to split the series, each with wins in overtime, and the entire East is going to groan in frustration" ;)
 
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Viqsi said:
Reading it this way the first thing that came to mind was "we're going to split the series, each with wins in overtime, and the entire East is going to groan in frustration" ;)
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I don't want that though, don't do that to me

Win both in regulation and let's make things VERY interesting
 
For me it comes down to Ottawa, Detroit and Columbus.

Ottawa is struggling and just lost 5 in a row. They have big games coming up; 2 against the Wings, 3 against CBJ. The way Wings and Jackets are rolling right now and with Sens slumping... Senators will need to win all 5 of those games in regulation to slide back in comfortably.

Otherwise, OTT will need to depend on one or both of DRWs or Jackets to go on an equally long slump, and I don't see that happening. These teams are too dialed in.

OTT has the easiest schedule, DET with the hardest. If Wings or CBJ make the playoffs, I think they may be sleepers.
 
I don’t love the goaltending tandems for either Detroit or Columbus and it could cost them down the stretch. Advantage Ottawa and NYR.

I would say Boston as well because it’s Boston. Ehh I’m going with Ottawa/NYR
 
Sens were up there but are now losers of five in a row. Without Brady T, they look cooked.
Wings and Jackets playing great right now.
I’m guessing these two clubs grab the wildcard spots in the east. But could one of them get top three in their division?
 
Rangers are going to be without Fox for a while. Whatever back issue Kreider is going through seems to be taken day-by-day and game-by-game, and it doesn't appear to be something that will get better by sitting out a coupe of games.

The only thing really saving them here is that they're at the top when it comes to regulation wins, which would be the first tie-breaker. But looking at the schedule I have my doubts that they can stay in the race.

Columbus plays nearly half their remaining games at home. They have a fantastic home record so it would be nice to see them get something good coming their way and make the wild card.

Detroit and Ottawa desperately needs this. Sens need to start wining obviously. Just picking up 2 wins instead of losing 5 straight would have really helped.

Boston gets laughed at every season (well, lately), so I won't count them out until they're actually out.
 
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The Wings losing Copp for the rest of the season and having Ras out really hurts their already thin center depth. Their tough road to the playoffs just got tougher.
 
Fatass said:
Sens were up there but are now losers of five in a row. Without Brady T, they look cooked.
Wings and Jackets playing great right now.
I’m guessing these two clubs grab the wildcard spots in the east. But could one of them get top three in their division?
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Maybe Columbus in the Metro but Detroit, the top 3 in the Atlantic are on a different level then Detroit
 
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I'd like to see the Jackets catch the Devils, a Werenski vs. Slavin 1st round matchup would be good exposure for some small market teams.

Then have the Rangers and Devils battle for the final spot. Somebody's going to get hurt.

Detroit as WC1.
 
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Hazy Little Thing said:
New York is without Fox
Ottawa is without Tkachuk
Boston is without McAvoy/Lindholm
Detroit is without Copp
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Wings came into this game discombobulated since puck drop. Wings played 4 games in 6 nights. Came away with 5 points. CBJ were well rested.

This game was evenly matched, difference came down to CBJ got a few lucky bounces that resulted in goals. Puck luck was in their favor. These two teams would be fun to watch in a best of seven. My bet would be DRWs since they are the hottest team in the NHL since December.
 
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Wings came into this game discombobulated since puck drop. Wings played 4 games in 6 nights. Came away with 5 points. CBJ were well rested.

This game was evenly matched, difference came down to CBJ got a few lucky bounces that resulted in goals. Puck luck was in their favor. These two teams would be fun to watch in a best of seven. My bet would be DRWs since they are the hottest team in the NHL since December.
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evenly matched?….

jackets had 26 high danger chances for (a season high) to detroit’s 3 … at even strength alone.

wings got absolutely demolished.
 
S1N4TR4 said:
evenly matched?….

jackets had 26 high danger chances for (a season high) to detroit’s 3 … at even strength alone.

wings got absolutely demolished.
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Wings controlled the O zone majority of the game. CBJ had a few lucky bounces that went in. Wings were gassed after playing 4 games in 6 nights. Off nights happen, despite that, this game could have gone another way if the hockey gods didn't award your team a few lucky bounces.... or if hockey gods didn't go against Detroit; a few whiffed wide open net fumbles.

You can tell Columbus is new to the hockey market if their fans think that was "demolished". That was an evenly matched game that could have gone either way.

These two teams are 2-2 against each other so far in their season series. Wings just popped 5 goals in your net back on Columbus ice just last month. Next game will be a statement game, and I expect Wings to come out ahead after they get rested up.
 
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Wings controlled the O zone majority of the game. CBJ had a few lucky bounces that went in. Wings were gassed after playing 4 games in 6 nights. Off nights happen, despite that, this game could have gone another way if the hockey gods didn't award your team a few lucky bounces.... or if hockey gods didn't go against Detroit; a few whiffed wide open net fumbles.

You can tell Columbus is a new hockey market if their fans think that was "demolished".

These two teams are 2-2 against each other so far in their season series. Wings just popped 5 goals in your net back on Columbus ice just last month. Next game will be a statement game, and I expect Wings to come out ahead after they get rested up.
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indirectly taking a shot at this franchise and it’s past history… “you can tell columbus is a new hockey market” … so original! good stuff! we’re actually not a new hocket market. we’ve been around since 2000. we’ve gained quite a bit of recognition and ‘new fans’ because of the unfortunate passing of our beloved JG but that doesn’t mean columbus hasn’t had a hockey market before johnny’s passing.

I can tell you know absolutely nothing about our franchise; it’s comical actually.

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i’ll say it again, absolutely demolished. from start to finish.
 
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