(very early) Morning playoff deathwatch

I think the change in the headline says it all. Pretty soon, this will be a battle for eighth between two teams, which will make it far less interesting. But it's not our fault certain teams see the gravity of the situation and others don't.

Eastern Conference Playoff Race

Philadelphia Flyers - 4th place, 86 points, 38 wins, 5-5-0
12 games remaining - 6 on road, 6 at home, 5 against playoff teams
Last night – Did not play; next game – Today @ Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh Penguins - 5th place, 86 points, 39 wins, 8-0-2
9 games remaining - 4 on road, 5 at home, 6 against playoff teams
Last night – Did not play; next game – Today vs. Philadelphia

Carolina Hurricanes - 6th place, 85 points, 39 wins, 7-1-2
8 games remaining - 3 on road, 5 at home, 4 against playoff teams
Last night – Won 4-1 over Washington; next game – Monday @ Florida

New York Rangers – 7th place, 84 points, 38 wins, 7-3-0
10 games remaining - 5 on road, 5 at home, 7 against playoff teams
Last night – Won 5-3 over Buffalo; next game – Tonight vs. Ottawa

Montreal Canadiens - 8th place, 81 points, 36 wins, 3-5-2
10 games remaining - 4 on road, 6 at home, 4 against playoff teams
Last night – Did not play; next game – Tuesday vs. Atlanta

Florida Panthers - 9th place, 80 points, 35 wins, 4-4-2
10 games remaining - 5 on road, 5 at home, 5 against playoff teams
Last night – Lost 3-1 to Columbus; next game – Monday @ Carolina

Buffalo Sabres - 10th place, 76 points, 34 wins, 3-6-1
10 games remaining, 5 on road, 5 at home, 6 against playoff teams
Last night – Lost 5-3 to NY Rangers; next game – Wednesday vs. Florida