The only guarantee in the playoffs is that winning your division gets you into the playoffs. Since this is the most straightforward way of making the bracket and the playoffs are under two months away, teams are fighting even harder for the top spot in their division. The Northeast division is no exception as the teams battle it out for the top spot. Once the spots are secured, fans can make sure to reserve their NHL Playoff tickets online.
As of March 3, the Boston Bruins sit atop the division with a record of 42-12-9 after playing 63 games. They have also tallied 93 points, putting them tied for first in points in the entire NHL. Although they have slightly less losses at home, their ability on the road has been a contributor to their top record. In the month of February, eight of their 13 games were played on the toad. It proved to be a tough month for the Bruins as they lost seven of their games, compared with the month of December where they only lost one game. They will keep themselves in a top position if they have more months like December, but finishing the rest of the season like they played in February could give another team the ability to steal the division.
The Montreal Canadiens come in second in the Northeast division with a record of 34-22-7 and 75 points after 63 games. Of their 22 losses, 16 of those have come on the road. The month of February was also rough on the Canadiens as they lost eight out of their first 10 games that month. They have been on an upswing since then, finishing the month on a four game winning streak. March brings a slew of home games for the Canadiens, meaning they could see a boost in their record. They also are shifting their roster before the last push of the season, adding Andrew Conboy from Michigan State.
Nipping close at the Canadiens’ heels are the Buffalo Sabres with a record of 31-25-7 and 69 points after 63 games. The team won only five games in February, finishing the month with a three game losing streak. The good news for the Sabres is that Thomas Vanek is finally back from his injury. The bad news is that instead of star goalie Ryan Miller, they will be leaning on Patrick Lalime in net. Miller is out with a high ankle sprain.
The Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators are statistically improbable competitors to top their divisions, since they have records of 25-26-12 and 23-28-10, respectively. The Maple Leafs, with 62 points, did finish February with a four game win streak, but they are up against some tough opponents in the coming weeks like New Jersey, Washington and Boston. The Senators, with 56 points, had a rougher end to February, losing five of their last six games. They also have tough opponents coming up like Boston and the New York Rangers, both of which are away games.
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