Real quick. Philadelphia shut out Washington in a 1-0 decision, preserving Winnipeg's spot as the 8th seed in the East, one point above Washington. The Caps have a game in had over Winnipeg.Florida, also with a game in hand, overcame a 2 goal deficit to defeat the Ottawa Senators. This gives the Cats four more points than the Jets.
Tampa Bay could not continue their winning streak because the Lightning were off.
However, with a new vigor, the Buffalo Sabres are marching up the ranks. They sit just below Tampa Bay, though they are tied in points. That's just two points below Winnipeg. The Jets host the Sabres tomorrow in a crucial contest.
Winnipeg sits in 8th with 70 points. In 12th with 67 is Toronto followed by the Islanders with 65. It is crunch time. The playoff push has definately come!
