Five points separate nine teams

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currently in the Western Conference - 4th place Nashville has 61 points, 12th place Colorado has 56 points.

Grab a shoehorn and squeeze in.

 

[Slimpikins]

So a three game streak or skid can move you up to eight spots. The one good thing the loser point does is keep the push for the playoffs interesting.

 

[Automattic]

They wanted parity. They got it. During the regular season, anyway. 20 teams with a shot at making the playoffs doesn't mean 20 that can win the Cup, imo.