On Wednesday, we pondered whether the Buffalo Sabres or Washington Capitals -- who were facing off that night -- could earn themselves a playoff spot. Prior to that game, the Sabres' playoff chances stood at 16%, per FiveThirtyEight.
The Caps would win that night's game via shootout, and the Sabres would go on to lose Friday's game against the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2. Their playoff chances are now at 7%.
If there is a path for Buffalo to qualify for the playoffs for the first time since 2010-11, it begins with Sunday's matchup against the Boston Bruins (1 p.