Tonight is a massive showdown for both the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Columbus Blue Jackets. The two have identical records, 45-29-6, and the winner of tonights matchup will likely have home ice advantage in the first round.
The loser, could presumably fall to the first or even second wild card slot. The playoff standings are that tight. The New Jersey Devils are just one point behind both the Pens and the Jackets. The Philadelphia Flyers are only two points back.
The Pens are coming into Columbus having not played since Sunday when they lost 3-1 in Washington D.