While the Carolina Hurricanes couldn’t get the job done, other playoff contenders did. The Penguins picked up an overtime win, and the Montreal Canadiens won. Meanwhile, the Columbus Blue Jackets fell out of a playoff position with another loss.
- Metro 2: New York Islanders: 74 GP, 91 points, 38 ROW, 101 point pace
- Metro 3: Pittsburgh Penguins: 75 GP, 91 points, 38 ROW, 99 point pace
- WC 1: Carolina Hurricanes: 73 GP, 87 points, 38 ROW, 98 point pace
- WC 2: Montreal Canadiens: 74 GP, 85 points, 37 ROW, 94 point pace
- 9th: Columbus Blue Jackets: 74 GP, 84 points, 39 ROW, 93 point pace