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The Detroit Red Wings and Ottawa Senators are competing for higher placement in the Atlantic Division, with Detroit currently leading but facing challenges from Ottawa, which has recent playoff experience and a positive goal differential. Experts debate the likelihood of each team finishing higher, considering recent performance, goal differentials, and upcoming matchups.
The Boston Bruins' overtime win against Florida extended their lead in the Atlantic Division, making them likely to win the division. The New York Rangers hold a one-point lead on the Bruins for the Eastern Conference's top seed and the Presidents' Trophy. Tampa's loss to Pittsburgh leaves them four points behind Toronto in the Atlantic Division. The Bruins have a chance to win the Atlantic Division, top seed in the Eastern Conference, and the Presidents' Trophy. The NHL playoff race is heating up with several teams vying for top spots in the standings.
With 26 NHL teams in action, the Boston Bruins lead the Atlantic Division and Presidents' Trophy standings, while the Ottawa Senators are fifth on the draft lottery board. The Toronto Maple Leafs are third in the division, the Tampa Bay Lightning are secure in the first wild-card position, and the Detroit Red Wings and Buffalo Sabres are on the periphery of the wild-card chase. The Montreal Canadiens' playoff chances are slim, and the NHL draft lottery's top pick is currently held by Boston University's Macklin Celebrini.
The Washington Capitals are considering trading veteran defenseman Joel Edmundson, with several teams, including the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Tampa Bay Lightning, showing interest. Edmundson, who has valuable postseason experience, was acquired by the Capitals from the Montreal Canadiens and could provide a valuable addition to teams in need of defensive depth.
The Detroit Red Wings are gearing up for an intense matchup with division rival Ottawa Senators, with a history of recent contentious encounters. The Wings' captain, Dylan Larkin, expects a hard-fought game and emphasizes the need to tie up the series against the Senators for the season. Both teams have a history of heated confrontations, and the Wings are focused on managing their emotions and securing a victory. With the Wings inside the playoff picture and the Senators at the bottom of the conference, the game is crucial for both teams. There's uncertainty about the participation of Patrick Kane due to a lower-body injury, but the Wings are preparing for a tough battle on Wednesday.
The New York Rangers and New York Islanders are ranked third and fourth, respectively, in the Metropolitan Division of the NHL's Eastern Conference, according to a recent assessment of team rosters. The Carolina Hurricanes and New Jersey Devils claim the top two spots in the division. In the Atlantic Division, the Toronto Maple Leafs are ranked first, followed by the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning. The article provides a breakdown of each team's projected performance for the upcoming season.
The American Hockey League's 2022-23 regular season ends today with six games, and the final pieces of the Calder Cup Playoff puzzle are ready to fall into place. The Central Division's top three teams are set, but the rest of the field will come down to the wire. The Atlantic Division's final game affects all six of the division's postseason teams. In the North Division, third place is on the line when Rochester visits Cleveland today. The Pacific Division playoff picture is set, with Calgary locking up the Macgregor Kilpatrick Trophy with the best record in the AHL. Full playoff schedules will be announced no later than at the conclusion of play tonight.
The Boston Bruins defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 in a physical game to clinch the Atlantic Division title. The fourth line, led by Garnet Hathaway, set the tone for the Bruins and scored the game-winning goal. Boston's penalty kill was strong, but their power play continued to struggle. The Bruins' shutdown defense in the third period secured their 56th win of the season and improved their record to 41-1-2 when leading after two periods. Both teams have their first-round playoff matchups all but secured.
The Boston Bruins clinched the Atlantic Division with a 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning, becoming the third-fastest team in NHL history to clinch a division championship. Despite the achievement, coach Jim Montgomery focused on individual milestones, including Dmitry Orlov's 700th career game and David Krejci moving into fifth place on the B's all-time games played list. Garnet Hathaway scored the game-winning goal and has been a valuable addition to the team since being acquired from the Capitals. The Bruins have won their division seven times over the past 20 years.