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Is the race for the Atlantic all but over?

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KiuasWarrior

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I'm not trying to be an over confident fan when I say this, but I can't picture any scenario that the Penguins are caught in the race for the division crown now leading the Devils by 12pts with 18-20 games remaining for other teams. This all but solidifies a 2 seed.

Does anyone think otherwise? And if so, who has the best chance catching us?
 
Pens would need to lose about 10 straight and Devils win 10 straight.

So yeah, barring a miracle it looks like the Pens are in a good spot to win the division this year.
 
Never say never, but I would say they'll probably win it barring a major losing streak. NJ will get Brodeur back soon they'll probably improve in the next few weeks.

The real question is will they have any easier of a time with the 1-2 spot than with the #4? The way it is now they could pretty much play anyone but Florida or Buffalo. I kind of deep down want them to play Philly again just to erase last year. If you can't beat one team you don't deserve to beat anybody.
 
IcedCapp said:
No! it' ain't over 'til it's over!
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I'm not sure if there's a hint of sarcasm there or not, but this. The Devils have one game in hand so if they win that puts them 10 points back. If they go on a 5 game winning streak and we hit a 3-4 game losing streak, that makes it a close race. Point being, anything can happen.
 
Shady Machine said:
I'm not sure if there's a hint of sarcasm there or not, but this. The Devils have one game in hand so if they win that puts them 10 points back. If they go on a 5 game winning streak and we hit a 3-4 game losing streak, that makes it a close race. Point being, anything can happen.
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No sarcasm. If it reads as sarcasm it's only because I hate even thinking it's over with 20 games left.
 
Shady Machine said:
I'm not sure if there's a hint of sarcasm there or not, but this. The Devils have one game in hand so if they win that puts them 10 points back. If they go on a 5 game winning streak and we hit a 3-4 game losing streak, that makes it a close race. Point being, anything can happen.
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Of course ANYTHING could happen. But just watch the 8-10 bubble teams struggle to even gain 3-4 points over the 6-8 teams to get into the playoffs. It's going to be a near-miracle if the division isn't won by the Penguins with a 12pt cushion now.
 
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Mordax said:
Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!
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I know this is a quote from a movie or television (I can't remember what from exactly) but it just bugs the crap out of me, being a History major.....


Unless we hit a cold spell right as the devils get hot I can't see us not winning the division this season. I still think the conference is very much in reach as well. Who knows maybe Anaheim and Chicago cool down and we win the presidents trophy?
 
Shockmaster said:
Didn't know Germans were from Japan.

I would say as long as the Penguins don't go on any long losing streak they'll get the division.
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