Northwest teams playing for a purpose

March 29, 2008

Craig MacTavish stated at the start of the Edmonton Oilers season, “In April, we want to be playing for a purpose” and that’s exactly what they’re doing right now.

Looking at the Western Division the break-down goes like this (according to TSN)

  1. Detroit - 109
  2. San Jose - 104
  3. Minnesota - 93
  4. Anaheim
  5. Dallas - 90
  6. Calgary - 90
  7. Colorado - 90
  8. Nashville - 86
  9. Vancouver - 86
  10. Edmonton - 84

Vancouver and Nashville have 4 games left in the season which means a maximum of 94 points total. Therefore, Minnesota needs 1 point to secure a playoff spot, Calgary, Dallas and Colorado need two wins to secure a playoff spot. Wow, is the Western Division ever a cluster!
The Eastern division is much more spread out with teams jocking for position. While, Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are 2 points out of a playoff spot.

This saturday is a huge day in the NHL and the playoff picture!

Posted by jerseyman | Filed Under Anaheim Ducks, Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, Dallas Stars, Detroit Red Wings, Edmonton Oilers, Minnesota Wild, NHL, Nashville Predators, San Jose Sharks, Vancouver Canucks, Washington Capitals 

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