NHL Playoff Race Heats Up: 5 Bubble Teams

It's March 23rd.

This is NHL News today, your AI-powered team coverage.

With just 25 days left in the NHL regular season, the playoff picture remains wide open,

as nearly every team still has a shot at the Stanley.

Cup playoffs.

In the Eastern Conference, four teams sit within six points of the New York Islanders

who grab the second wildcard spot after a one-nothing win over Columbus on Sunday.

For in the West, four more squads trail the Nashville Predators by five points or less

for that second wildcard following Nashville's 3-2.

Over time victory against Chicago, the same day.

NHL.com riders zeroed in on five bubble teams with the strongest chances to sneak in, starting

with the Detroit Red Wings just one point back, fueled by their story history and Patrick

Kane's playoff pedigree.

Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators boasts recent momentum.

The Los Angeles Kings face a soft schedule, young San Jose Sharchride, Maclin Celebrini's

hot.

Hand and Winnipeg Jets lean on stars like Kyle Conner despite their slide, setting

up a frantic finish to the race.