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We realistically lost any shot at Nashville when we blew that third period lead at home to them. Not a bad thing - a first round match-up against Minnesota would be the best travel-wise, which is no small thing given the two month grind that is the playoffs, IMO. Also, Ryan Suter may have broken his leg in their last game, so if they can hang on to 3rd they are a weakened opponent.

And ditto on the thanks for the daily updates. 

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UPDATED APRIL 1 @ 2340

In A Nutshell : ANA back in 3rd place in Pacific knocking LAK down to WC1. COL's single point puts them ahead of STL for WC2.

CENTRAL DIVISION 3RD PLACE

MIN - 96 -

COL - 93 - OT loss to ANA
STL - 92 -


WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD RACE

LAK - 94 -
COL - 93 - OT loss to ANA

STL - 92 -


MIN REMAINING SCHEDULE
Mon Apr 2 vs Oilers
Wed Apr 4 @ Ducks
Thu Apr 5 @ Kings
Sat Apr 7 @ Sharks

STL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Mon Apr 2 vs Capitals
Wed Apr 4 vs Blackhawks
Fri Apr 6 @ Blackhawks
Sat Apr 7 @ Avalanche

COL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Mon Apr 2 @ Kings
Thu Apr 5 @ Sharks
Sat Apr 7 vs Blues

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UPDATED APRIL 2 @ 2359

In A Nutshell : MIN wins. STL loses. LAK beats COL, sending ANA back to WC1.

CENTRAL DIVISION 3RD PLACE

MIN - 98 - Beat EDM

COL - 93 - Lost to LAK
STL - 92 - Lost to WASH


WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD RACE

ANA - 94 -
COL - 93 - Lost to LAK

STL - 92 -Lost to WASH


MIN REMAINING SCHEDULE
Wed Apr 4 @ Ducks , Thu Apr 5 @ Kings , Sat Apr 7 @ Sharks

STL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Wed Apr 4 vs Blackhawks , Fri Apr 6 @ Blackhawks , Sat Apr 7 @ Avalanche

COL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Thu Apr 5 @ Sharks , Sat Apr 7 vs Blues

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Minnesota looks like it salted away the #3 spot with their win last night. Not mathematically clinched but one more point any way does it. With the #1 defence pairing of Suter and Spurgeon out long term, and the short travel, I believe the Jets got the best possible match-up they could hope for in the first round. I would imagine Nashville would hope to pair up against Colorado (especially without Varlamov) as opposed to St. Louis (who are really inconsistent and likely road kill, but could find a way to have their talent play up to their capabilities and get a goalie go red-hot, and make life difficult for their opponent), or even more so Anaheim or LA (long travel, 2 heavy teams that know how to play tough playoff hockey, although if Gibson is injured Anaheim loses a ton there).

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48 minutes ago, JCon said:

I like the Minnesota match-up. Minnesota Mafia against the Minnesota Mild. 

 

Dubnyk can steal a game or two but I would take our fire power and goal tending any day. 

We had more trouble with the Minne back-up this year, IIRC. Plus, they have Bruce Boudreau as coach, king of the regular season and playoff choke artist.

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UPDATED APRIL 3 @ 2359

In A Nutshell : No change.


CENTRAL DIVISION 3RD PLACE

MIN - 98 -

COL - 93 -
STL - 92 -


WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD RACE

ANA - 95 -
COL - 93 -

STL - 92 -


MIN REMAINING SCHEDULE
Wed Apr 4 @ Ducks , Thu Apr 5 @ Kings , Sat Apr 7 @ Sharks

STL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Wed Apr 4 vs Blackhawks , Fri Apr 6 @ Blackhawks , Sat Apr 7 @ Avalanche

COL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Thu Apr 5 @ Sharks , Sat Apr 7 vs Blues

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UPDATED APRIL 4 @ 2329

In A Nutshell : STL loss gives playoff runs to ANA, LAK and 3rd place in Central to MIN

DAILY RESULTS

STL loses...again and gives MIN third place in Central.

ANA wins(clinched playoff spot) and sends LAK back to WC1.

LAK clinches wild card as a result of STL loss.


CENTRAL DIVISION 3RD PLACE (OFFICIAL)

MIN - 98 - Loses to ANA but clinches third place in central


WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD RACE

LAK - 96 -
COL - 93 -

STL - 92 - Loses to CHI


STL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Fri Apr 6 @ Blackhawks , Sat Apr 7 @ Avalanche

COL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Thu Apr 5 @ Sharks , Sat Apr 7 vs Blues

LAK REMAINING SCHEDULE
Thu Apr 5 vs Wild , Sat Apr 7 vs Stars

 

The way things are looking the last game of year is a must win for STL.

 

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Wow, real torture being a Blues' fan this year. From the best record in the West at the supposed "lock them in" benchmark of Thanksgiving, to post-Christmas slump, to the white flag trading of Stastny, then the late hot streak that reclaimed control of their own playoff fate, to the current 3 game losing streak including a 6-0 drubbing to the Coyotes that has them back on life support.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/news/nhl-standings-thanksgiving-playoff-predictions-oilers-rangers-canadiens-devils/w58cfbud892d1pds7w0dyo1x5 

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7 hours ago, TrueBlue4ever said:

Wow, real torture being a Blues' fan this year. From the best record in the West at the supposed "lock them in" benchmark of Thanksgiving, to post-Christmas slump, to the white flag trading of Stastny, then the late hot streak that reclaimed control of their own playoff fate, to the current 3 game losing streak including a 6-0 drubbing to the Coyotes that has them back on life support.

http://www.sportingnews.com/nhl/news/nhl-standings-thanksgiving-playoff-predictions-oilers-rangers-canadiens-devils/w58cfbud892d1pds7w0dyo1x5 

Frankly there is something a little "off" with that team and I commend their GM for recognizing that, despite an okay record, this wasn't going to be their year.  So they got a first round pick and in all likelihood will get Stastny back as well.

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UPDATED APRIL 6 @ 0020

In A Nutshell : COL loses, LAK win sends ANA back down to WC1.

WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD RACE

ANA - 97 -
COL - 93 - Lost to SJS

STL - 92 -


STL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Fri Apr 6 @ Blackhawks , Sat Apr 7 @ Avalanche

COL REMAINING SCHEDULE
Sat Apr 7 vs Blues

LAK REMAINING SCHEDULE
Sat Apr 7 vs Stars

ANA REMAINING SCHEDULE
Fri Apr 6 vs Stars , Sat Apr 7 @ Coyotes

 

The way things are looking the last game of year is a must win for STL.

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UPDATED APRIL 6 @ 2359

In A Nutshell : STL win means they are in WC2. ANA knocks LAK down to WC1.

WESTERN CONFERENCE WILD CARD RACE
LAK - 98 -
STL - 94 - Beat CHI

COL - 93 -

SATURDAY NIGHT GAMES
STL @ COL , DAL @ LAK , ANA) @ AZ

WHAT THEY NEED TO WIN THE LAST WILD CARD SPOT
STL : Win or OT loss.
COL : Regulation win over STL.

 

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