The NHL playoff picture is heating up as the Montreal Canadiens face pressure after a shootout loss, leaving the Columbus Blue Jackets still in the race for the final Eastern Conference wild card. On Tuesday, crucial matchups include the New Jersey Devils against the Boston Bruins, the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Buffalo Sabres, and the Chicago Blackhawks visiting the Ottawa Senators, all with playoff implications. Additionally, the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Calgary Flames are in a tight wild-card race, making every game significant as the regular season nears its end.



