We are officially less than one month away from the end of the regular season. The Boston Bruins have clinched a playoff spot (and are well on their way to the Presidents' Trophy), while the San Jose Sharks have been mathematically eliminated from playoff contention after Tuesday night's games.
Some playoff spots remain up for grabs.
The wild-card spots in the East are currently held by the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders, but a handful of teams are lurking. Two of those teams, the Washington Capitals and Buffalo Sabres, will square off tonight in D.