PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – Getting the overtime win over Detroit, the Pens not only helped themselves, but some help from the NHL scoreboard on Thursday night.
The biggest was the Buffalo Sabres beating Washington 4-2, that is a big loss for the Caps. Two other teams still in contention won-the Islanders beat the Montreal 3-2 in overtime and the Flyers are still alive after a 4-1 win over the Rangers.
Ideally the Pens don’t allow a point to the Red Wings, but they do own the season series against Detroit. Here are the updated standings with the Pens in the second Wild Card holding a one-point lead over three teams.
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Metropolitan Division
Rangers-80 games 110 pts
Carolina-79 games 107 pts
Islanders-79 games 89 pts Remaining games-at NYR, NJ, Pit
PENS-79 games 86 pts Remaining games-Bos, Nash, at NYI
Washington-79 games 85 pts Remaining games-TB, Bos, at Phi
Philadelphia-80 games 85 pts Remaining games-NJ, Wash
Wild Card
Tampa Bay-79 points 96 pts
PENS-79 games 86 pts Remaining games-Bos, Nash, at NYI
Washington-79 games 85 pts Remaining games-TB, Bos, at Phi
Detroit-79 games 85 pts. Remaining at Tor, Mon, at Mon
Philadelphia-80 games 85 pts Remaining games-NJ, Wash
Buckle up, Pens are home Saturday at 8 against the Bruins.