The Carolina Hurricanes, after a 4-2 victory over Chicago, are just one point behind the New York Rangers for first place in the Metropolitan Division, with both teams having two games left. The Hurricanes were also victorious in St. Louis, moving them closer to the top spot. The Rangers, leading the division and the Eastern Conference, face the New York Islanders and Ottawa in their remaining games, while the Hurricanes will play against Chicago and Columbus. The outcome of these games is crucial, as it will determine the final standings and playoff matchups, with the first-round likely being against NYI or Pittsburgh. The Rangers need two points from their game against Ottawa to clinch the division title and the President's Trophy. If they fail to win, the Hurricanes could surpass them by winning their next game.
Canes win, which means the #NYR have a one-point lead in the division (and conference) with one game left to play for both teams. Onus is on the Rangers to win tomorrow, otherwise door remains open for them to drop to second place for first time since Oct. 23. https://t.co/MLOUb4AB9L
The Hurricanes stay in the race for 1st place in the Metro and the Presidents’ Trophy. The Rangers end the race with a win tomorrow. If they don’t get it, the Hurricanes take both with a win on Tuesday.
Hurricanes win, 4-2, over Chicago. They pull within one point of #NYR, and are still alive to win the Metro division. The Rangers will have the opportunity to clinch for themselves with a win Monday over Ottawa.
Carolina wins in Chicago. #NYR still need two points vs OTT tomorrow to clinch the Metro/East/President's Trophy. Anything less and door is open for Carolina to jump into first.
Candy Canes victorious in St. Louis, move within one point of Rangers with each having two games to go; NYR home v NYI and Ott, Car at Chi and CBJ. If Rangers slip behind Canes, first-round would likely be v NYI or Pitt.
The Hurricanes are one point behind the Rangers for first in the Metro, each have 2 games to play.