from NHL.com Here’s why Philadelphia and Washington can be safely in the playoffs after tonight’s action: * Philadelphia currently has 94 points and 41 non-shootout wins. If the Hurricanes lose in regulation to the Islanders, they can max out at 94 points and 38 non-shootout wins. If the Devils defeat the Capitals in a shootout, their maximum becomes 94 points and 41 non-shooutout wins. In that scenario the Flyers would earn the spot because they have clinched the next tiebreaker (Philadelphia has seven points against New Jersey to the Devils’ four with one game to play in the season series). * Washington would have 94 points and either 38 or 39 non-shootout wins with a victory.

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