4/3/09: Recap and tomorrow's games that matter

Tomorrow's games (involving Eastern Conference teams):

1. Sabres 5 - Caps 4 (OT): Caps get a point, win the SE Division.  The Sabres keep hope alive.  Given the Devils OTW, the Caps MN for the 2nd seed is 7.
2. NJD 5 - 'Ning 4 (OT): Terrible line change by the 'Ning in OT gives the Devils 2 points.  Devils are 5 points away from the division clinch (Flyers).
   
3. Flyers 8 - Leafs 5:  Given the Penguins 4-2-0 record against the Flyers this year, the Flyers have a MN of 9 for the 4 seed.
4. Thrashers 2 - Panthers 1: Panthers now trail the Rangers by 2 points for the 8 seed.
   

Tomorrow's games (involving Eastern Conference teams):

1. Rangers @ Bruins: Bruins clinch the conference with a single point.  Rangers are battling for their playoff lives (as well as the 7 seed). Rangers MN for the playoffs is 7 (Florida).
   
2. Devils @ Sabres:  We're all Vanek/Connolly/Pomminville fans tonight.  Caps magic number for the 2 seed is 7, Devils MN for the division is 5.
   
3. Canadiens @ Leafs: Leafs have been eliminated.  The Canadiens control the 7 seed right now.
   
4. Flyers @ Senators: Sens have been eliminated, but the Flyers are in a dog fight for the 4 seed.
   
5. Penguins @ Hurricanes: Canes have an opportunity to control their destiny for the 5 seed with a win.  A loss puts the Pens in control.  Canes are currently 1 point up, but the Pens have 1 Game in Hand.
   
6. Lightning @ Islanders: Uh...who cares.  Both teams have been eliminated.  Enjoy losing percentage points for Tavares, fellas.
   

You can also see the updated Playoff Tracker here.  Note that in the tracker, I don't account for tiebreakers.

Best case Scenario for tonight:

Sabres beat the Devils in regulation, and then a bunch of jockeying for the 7 seed depending on who you want.