After a series split against the last-place Binghamton Senators this past weekend, the IceCaps got bumped up to third place in the North Division, holding on to their playoff spot. They lucked out on that due to their other divisional rivals — the Utica Comets and Albany Devils — also coming out on the losing end of their weekend games.
The IceCaps are coming off an eight-game homestand on which they collected 10 out of a possible 16 points. Before wrapping up the season at home next weekend, they first have a short four-game road trip.
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