With a 4-3 shootout overtime win against Tampa Bay last night the Washington Capitals remained in contention for the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference in a 5 way battle. The Boston Bruins won last night to bring them in a tie for 7/8th place with The Flyers with 88 points. Washington is only two points behind with 5 games remaining. The Caps have another game with Tampa Bay who are currently tied for the least number of points and have the fewest wins in the NHL. Two games are with the Florida Panthers who are mathematically still alive in the playoff hunt with 81 points.
The Capitals will also face the current playoff bound Carolina Hurricanes who are leading the Southeast Division. All Carolina is looking to hold on to their playoff spot and currently have 88 points. If Carolina falls from the top of the division Washington will secure their first playoff birth since 2002-03 season. The Caps need to get at least 7 points coupled with a loss or two by one of the teams. It's going to be a grinding final leg of the regular season.
Washington travels to Florida Saturday to play the Panthers at 7pm and will be aired on Comcast Sports.
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Capitals are doing what they need to do to get in. Its a shame they have to rely on teams like Boston and Philly to lose. I am a huge Caps fan and really would love to see the Caps back in the playoffs.
ReplyDeleteI know this area and probably most that post here are not hockey fans, but please root the Caps on. They need all the help they can get!!
GO CAPS!!!