Rick Tocchet’s Philadelphia Flyers have surged into playoff contention for the first time since January, overtaking the New York Islanders after a recent overtime win against the Boston Bruins. Meanwhile, the Montreal Canadiens and Pittsburgh Penguins have solidified their playoff spots, while the Detroit Red Wings and Columbus Blue Jackets are faltering, with the latter losing seven straight. The New York Islanders have struggled, leading to a coaching change, while the Washington Capitals face challenges as they aim for one last postseason run for Alex Ovechkin. As the playoff race heats up, teams are feeling the pressure with only a few games left in the season.
