I can’t remember a year when the disparity between the East and West’s playoff cut line has been so wide. In the East, the 8th and 9th place teams have 78 and 76 points respectively. In the West, the 8th and 9th place teams have 67 points each.
Sabres, Habs, Bruins, Jackets all win. Penguins tie game in final minute and head to OT. NYI ties their game after trailing by 2. About as bad as it gets.