The Penguins met
the Flyers outdoors again, and big names came and went in the Met. Check out
how the Penguins’ rivals in the Metropolitan division have fared over the last
week.
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Metropolitan Division
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GP
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W
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L
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OTL
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Pts
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ROW
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GF
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GA
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Home
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Road
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L10
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New York
Islanders
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62
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36
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19
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7
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79
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33
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179
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149
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18-8-4
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18-11-3
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6-3-1
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Washington
Capitals
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64
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36
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21
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7
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79
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33
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220
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205
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19-9-5
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17-12-2
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6-3-1
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Carolina
Hurricanes
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63
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34
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23
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6
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74
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33
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187
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171
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17-10-4
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17-13-2
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8-2-0
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Pittsburgh
Penguins
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63
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33
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22
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8
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74
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32
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218
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197
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17-12-2
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16-10-6
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5-3-2
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Columbus
Blue Jackets
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62
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35
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24
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3
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73
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35
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197
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185
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16-14-2
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19-10-1
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6-4-0
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Philadelphia
Flyers
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63
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30
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26
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7
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67
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28
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188
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211
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17-12-4
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13-14-3
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6-3-1
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New York
Rangers
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63
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27
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26
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10
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64
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21
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186
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211
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16-10-7
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11-16-3
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4-4-2
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New Jersey
Devils
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64
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25
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31
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8
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58
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24
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185
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216
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17-11-5
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8-20-3
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5-5-0
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Metropolitan Division
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GP
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W
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L
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OTL
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Pts
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ROW
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GF
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GA
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Home
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Road
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L10
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2 New York
Islanders
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62
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36
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19
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7
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79
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33
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179
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149
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18-8-4
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18-11-3
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6-3-1
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5 Washington Capitals
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64
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36
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21
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7
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79
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33
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220
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205
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19-9-5
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17-12-2
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6-3-1
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6 Carolina
Hurricanes
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63
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34
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23
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6
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74
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33
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187
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171
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17-10-4
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17-13-2
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8-2-0
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Wildcard
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GP
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W
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L
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OTL
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Pts
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ROW
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GF
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GA
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Home
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Road
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L10
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7 Montreal
Canadiens
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64
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34
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23
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7
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75
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32
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196
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186
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19-10-4
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15-13-3
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4-5-1
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8 Pittsburgh
Penguins
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63
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33
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22
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8
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74
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32
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218
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197
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17-12-2
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16-10-6
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5-3-2
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9 Columbus
Blue Jackets
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62
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35
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24
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3
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73
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35
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197
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185
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16-14-2
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19-10-1
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6-4-0
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10 Philadelphia
Flyers
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63
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30
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26
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7
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67
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28
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188
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211
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17-12-4
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13-14-3
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6-3-1
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11 Buffalo
Sabres
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63
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29
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26
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8
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66
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25
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181
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199
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18-9-4
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11-17-4
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3-6-1
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12 Florida
Panthers
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62
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28
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25
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9
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65
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25
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197
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211
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16-11-5
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12-14-4
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6-3-1
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13 New York
Rangers
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63
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27
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26
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10
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64
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21
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186
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211
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16-10-7
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11-16-3
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4-4-2
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14 New Jersey
Devils
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64
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25
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31
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8
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58
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24
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185
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216
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17-11-5
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8-20-3
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5-5-0
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15 Detroit Red
Wings
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64
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23
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32
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9
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55
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21
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178
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220
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12-17-5
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11-15-4
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2-6-2
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16 Ottawa
Senators
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63
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22
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36
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5
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49
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22
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189
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235
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14-14-4
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8-22-1
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Things are really heating up in the Metropolitan after a
busy week last week. There were several trades, with several teams adding big
name players, and several teams also unloading some well-known names. There was
an outdoor game featuring the Penguins and Flyers,
and the Penguins didn’t come out in one piece yet again when they go outdoors.
For a full trade deadline recap, check backs in a few days
when I recap all the trades involving the Metro this deadline.
Instead of a lengthy recap of all the games, I’m going to
review how each team has done since the midway point on January 6th. That week
I broke down need to hit 97 points, which has been the average cut-off
point for playoff teams the last three years. Not surprisingly, the Canadiens are
the first Wild Card and are currently on a 97 point pace. The Hurricanes have
caught back up with the pack after trailing by 10 points in the division at the
midway point and are tied with the Penguins for the second Wild Card position.
Both teams are on a 95 point pace, and it looks like this season may come down
one win.
This week I’ll highlight the rest of the way for the Metro
with how each team has done since the halfway point until now, and how many
points each team will need per game to reach the 97 point total.
(5) PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
RECORD: 23-12-4
record after 41 games 52 points / 1.27 points per game
The Penguins needed to average 1.1 point per game to reach 97 points
RECORD: 32-22-8
record after 62 games
RECORD: 9-10-4 record since 1/6 72 points
/ 0.96 points per games since 1/6
The Penguins will need to average 1.25 point per game to reach 97 points
(1) NEW YORK ISLANDERS
RECORD: 23-13-4
record after 40 games, 50 points / 1.25 points per game
The Islanders needed to average 1.12 points per game to reach 97 points
RECORD: 36-18-7
record after 61 games
RECORD: 13-5-3 record since 1/6 79
points / 1.38 points per game since 1/6
The Islanders will need to average 0.86 points per game to reach 97 points
(2) WASHINGTON CAPITALS
RECORD: 24-12-4
record after 40 games, 52 points / 1.3 points per game
The Capitals needed to average 1.07 points per game to reach 97 points
RECORD: 34-21-7
record after 62 games
RECORD: 10-9-3 record since 1/6 75
points / 1.05 points per game since 1/6
The Capitals will need to average 1.1 point per game to reach 97 points
(3) COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS
RECORD: 24-14-3
record after 41 games, 51 points / 1.24 points per game
The Blue Jackets needed to average 1.12 points per game to reach 97 points
RECORD: 35-23-3
record after 61 games
RECORD: 11-9-0 record since 1/6, 73
points / 1.1 points per game since 1/6
The Blue Jackets will need to average 1.14 points per game to reach 97 points
(4) CAROLINA HURRICANES
RECORD: 18-17-5
record after 40 games, 41 points / 1.025 points per game
The Hurricanes needed to average 1.333 points per game to reach 97 points
RECORD: 33-23-6
record after 62 games
RECORD: 15-6-1 record since 1/6
72 points / 1.41 points per game since 1/6
The Hurricanes need to average 1.25 points per game to reach 97 points
(6) PHILADELPHIA FLYERS
RECORD: 15-20-6
record after 41 games, 36 points / 0.878 points per game
The Flyers needed to average 1.49 points per game to reach 97 points
RECORD: 29-26-7
record after 62 games
RECORD: 14-6-1 record since 1/6, 65
points / 1.38 points per game since 1/6
The Flyers will need to average 1.6 points per game to reach 97 points
(7) NEW YORK RANGERS
RECORD: 17-16-7
record after 40 games, 41 points / 1.025 points per game
The Rangers needed to average 1.333 points per game to reach 97 points
RECORD: 27-26-8
record after 61 games
RECORD: 10-10-1 record since 1/6 62
points / 1.0 point per game since 1/6
The Rangers will need to average 1.67 points per game to reach 97 points
(8) NEW JERSEY DEVILS
RECORD: 16-17-7
record after 40 games, 39 points / 0.975 points per game
The Devil needed to average 1.38 points per game to reach 97 points
RECORD: 24-30-8
record after 62 games
RECORD: 8-13-1 record since 1/6 56
points / .77 points per game since 1/6
The Devils highest possible point total is 96
As you can see, the Penguins have the second worst record
since the midway point in the Metro. To make matters worse, the Hurricanes and
Flyers have the best records since that date. The Penguins control their own
destiny, however.
After last night’s game against Philadelphia, the Penguins
and Flyers will meet one more time on March 17th in Pittsburgh. The Penguins
play Columbus three more times this season - in Columbus this Tuesday and also
on March 9th, and in Pittsburgh on March 7th in a home-and-home between the two
teams. The Penguins and Hurricanes will play two more times - at Carolina on
March 19th and in Pittsburgh on March 31st. The Penguins will have a very big
game on Saturday night in Montreal, currently in the first Wild Card, their
only game left this season.
As of this morning, the Penguins are out of the playoffs,
although they are tied with Carolina for the Wild Card. The Canes have been on
fire and the Penguins have not. It’s been a rough stretch for the Penguins
since that recap eight weeks ago. I hadn’t realized just how bad the Penguins
record actually was since then. As they say though, it’s not how you start, its
how you finish. The Penguins have 20 games to finish strong. If they can’t do
that, the Penguins don’t deserve to make the playoffs.
As always, thanks for reading, and don’t forget to vote for
game of the week. There’s lots of good ones as always!
(5) PITTSBURGH PENGUINS
RECORD; 32-22-8; 72 pts;
GF; 213 (5th in the NHL; 6th last week);
GA: 195 (20th; T-17th)
RECORD
LAST WEEK: 2-1-1
2/17/19
NYR: 5
PIT: 6
Malkin’s
highlight reel goal helps Pittsburgh to win
2/19/19
PIT: 4
NJD: 3
Pittsburgh
finally beats New Jersey this season!
2/21/19
SJS: 4
PIT: 0
Pittsburgh
lays an egg, falls 4-0
2/23/19
PIT: 3
PHI: 4 OT
*2019 NHL Stadium Series at Lincoln
Financial Field
Insult to
injury, Pens fall in OT
WEEK AHEAD:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- @ CBJ, 7 p.m. ET
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 -
@ BUF, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
- @ MTL, 7 p.m.
INJURIES:
- 2/11/19,
D Olli
Maatta - IR; Upper-body injury
- 2/23/19,
D Kris
Letang - Day-to-day; Upper-body injury
- 2/23/19,
D Brian
Dumoulin - Day-to-day; Concussion
(1) NEW YORK
ISLANDERS
RECORD: 36-18-7, 79 pts;
GF: 178 (T-21st);
GA: 146 (1st)
RECORD
LAST WEEK: 1-1-1 record
last week
2/20/19
NYI: 2
CGY: 4
“Flameout”
seems too redundant, no?
2/21/19
NYI: 3
EDM: 4 OT
Not a good
trend
2/23/19
NYI: 4
VAN: 0
Ending the
road trip with a win
WEEK AHEAD:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- vs CGY; Nassau Coliseum, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
- vs TOR; Nassau Coliseum, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 -
vs WSH; Nassau Coliseum, 7 p.m.
INJURIES:
- 11/13/18,
LW Andrew
Ladd - IR; Right leg
- 12/16/18,
D Thomas
Hickey - IR; Upper-body injury
(2) WASHINGTON CAPITALS
RECORD: 34-21-7, 75 pts;
GF: 207 (8th; 7th);
GA: 198 (23rd; T-19th)
RECORD
LAST WEEK: 2-2
2/17/19
WSH: 2
ANA: 5
Caps Lay an
Egg in 5-2 Loss to Anaheim
2/18/19
WSH: 3
LAK: 2
Ovi Strikes
Twice, Carlson Registers 300th Assist As Caps Escape L.A. With 3-2 Victory
2/21/19
WSH: 3
TOR: 2
Caps Find
Their Rhythm in 3-2 Win
2/23/19
WSH: 2
BUF: 5
Caps Fall Short
As Sabres Snag 5-2 Win
WEEK AHEAD:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
- vs NYR, 12:30 p.m.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- vs OTT, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 -
@ NYI; Nassau Coliseum, 7 p.m.
INJURIES:
- None
(3) COLUMBUS BLUE
JACKETS
RECORD: 35-23-3, 73 pts;
GF: 195 (11th; T-9th);
GA: 180 (11th; T-13th)
RECORD
LAST WEEK: 2-2
2/18/19
TBL: 5
CBJ: 1
Tampa Has a
Cheat Code
2/19/19
CBJ: 2
MTL: 3
Canadiens
Hold Blue Jackets at Bay, 3-2
2/22/19
CBJ: 3
OTT: 0
A new face in
the lineup, but your old favorites get the win
2/23/19
SJS: 0
CBJ: 4
San Jose
Sharks at Columbus Blue Jackets
WEEK AHEAD:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- vs PIT, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
- vs PHI, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
- vs EDM, 1 p.m.
INJURIES:
- 2/14/19,
LW Markus
Hannikainen - IR; Illness
- 2/17/19,
D Ryan
Murray - IR; Upper-body injury
(4) CAROLINA
HURRICANES
RECORD: 33-23-6, 72 pts;
GF: 181 (T-19th; T-17th);
GA: 170 (T-6th; 8th)
RECORD
LAST WEEK: 2-1
2/19/19
NYR: 2
CAR: 1
Lundqvist,
Rangers Take Down Canes
2/21/19
CAR: 4
FLA: 3
Canes come
back, hold off Panthers
2/23/19
CAR: 3
DAL: 0
McElhinney,
Hurricanes shut out the Stars in Jordan Staal’s return to the lineup
WEEK AHEAD:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- vs LAK, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 -
vs STL, 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
- @ FLA, 7 p.m.
INJURIES:
- None
(6) PHILADELPHIA
FLYERS
RECORD: 29-26-7, 65 pts;
GF: 183 (17th; T-15th);
GA: 209 (28th; T-26th)
RECORD
LAST WEEK: 2-2
2/17/19
PHI: 3
DET: 1
Someone made
a blood sacrifice
2/19/19
TBL: 5
PHI: 2
That sounds
about right
2/21/19
PHI: 1
MTL: 5
Gallagher, Canadiens
blowout Flyers, 5-1
2/23/19
PIT: 3
PHI: 4 OT
*2019 NHL Stadium Series at Lincoln
Financial Field
I think they
call it ‘endorphins’
WEEK AHEAD:
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26
- vs BUF, 7 p.m.
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28
- @ CBJ, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 -
@ NJD, 7 p.m.
INJURIES:
- 10/1/18,
D Samuel
Morin - IR; Knee
- 1/3/19,
G Michal
Neuvirth - IR; Lower-body injury
- 2/22/19,
G Carter
Hart - IR; Lower-body injury
(7) NEW YORK
RANGERS
RECORD: 27-26-8, 62 pts;
GF: 178 (T-21st; 25th);
GA: 201 (24th; T-22nd)
RECORD
LAST WEEK: 2-2
2/17/19
NYR: 5
PIT: 6
Rangers Allow
Three in the Third And Fall to Penguins 6-5
2/19/19
NYR: 2
CAR: 1
Rangers Hang
On and Defeat Hurricanes 2-1
2/21/19
MIN: 4
NYR: 1
Rangers Give
Up Three Unanswered to Minnesota
2/23/19
NJD: 2
NYR: 5
Rangers Jump
On Devils Early and Win 5-2 at MSG
WEEK AHEAD:
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24
- @ WSH, 12:30 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
27 - vs TBL, 7:30 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 -
vs MTL, 7 p.m.
INJURIES:
- 1/29/19,
C Brett
Howden - IR; Sprained MCL
- 2/21/19,
D Adam
McQuaid - Day-to-day; Upper-body injury
(8) NEW JERSEY
DEVILS
RECORD: 24-30-8, 56 pts;
GF: 182 (18th; T-21st);
GA: 213 (29th)
RECORD
LAST WEEK: 2-2
2/17/19
BUF: 1
NJD: 4
Ride the
Schneid: New Jersey Devils Beat Buffalo Sabres 4-1 Behind Cory Schneider’s 34
Saves
2/19/19
PIT: 4
NJD: 3
No Sweep: New
Jersey Devils Fell to Pittsburgh Penguins, 3-4
2/21/19
OTT: 0
NJD: 4
Cory
Schneider and the Devils Backup Squad Shut out the Senators
2/23/19
NJD: 2
NYR: 5
An Afternoon
Disgust: New Jersey Devils Flopped in 2-5 Loss to New York Rangers
WEEK AHEAD:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25
- vs MTL, 7 p.m.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY
27 - vs CGY, 7 p.m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 1 -
vs PHI, 7 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 2
- @ BOS, 7 p.m.
INJURIES:
- 12/26/18,
LW Taylor
Hall - IR; Lower-body injury
- 1/13/19,
RW Stefan
Noesen - IR; Lower-body injury
- 1/28/19,
D Sami
Vatanen - IR; Concussion
- 2/16/19,
C Pavel
Zacha - Day-to-day; Upper-body injury
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