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I don’t want to get cocky, but I think that the Dallas Stars are in trouble, and the Bruins may have shut the doors on their playoff hopes.
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The Blues, by virtue of the fact that the Anaheim Ducks stole a point last night in Winnipeg, are currently a point behind the Colorado Avalanche for the last Wild Card spot - but they’re also only three points behind third place Minnesota. Colorado plays this afternoon in Vegas, and if they lose to the Golden Knights it opens a window for the Blues to get back into a playoff slot with a win over Columbus.
According to PlayoffStatus.com, the Blues are up to a 70% chance of making the playoffs if their current streak can continue. They are right neck and neck with the Avs.
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According to Sports Club Stats, the Blues obviously need to be rooting for Vegas (a 5.2% boost if they win), They also need to be rooting for the Preds over the Wild just to keep that window open for third place. A win over the Blue Jackets is the biggest boost of all - a 12.5% boost to the odds that we’ll be seeing post-season hockey at Scottrade.