By The Numbers: Playoff Checkup, Part 2

Jamie KellnerThis week, we take a look at where the teams in the East playoff race stand with less than two weeks remaining in the regular season. Since our last checkup, we’ve cut down significantly on the number of teams, to where there are only three teams competing for two wild card spots. We’ll also take a look at the teams above the Hurricanes at the standings, who they may be able to catch in the final few games of the season.

Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports101 Point Pace | 40 ROW | 30th in Strength of Schedule Remaining

The Penguins know how to win. That much is apparent in their play of late as they push towards the playoffs without Evgeni Malkin. They’ve won their last three games…