"The Capitals currently trail the Flyers by three points, but if they can win all three of their final games and none of the other teams go over 95, there is a chance the team can still make the playoffs."
"Each team's schedule at the end of the year is: Flyers: @WPG, CAR, MTL; Islanders: OTT, MTL, CAR; Blue Jackets: @MTL, BOS, WSH; Capitals: @PIT, PIT, @CBJ."
"The Capitals have clinched the Regulation Wins tiebreaker over the other three Metro clubs, so if they tie any of these other teams at 95, they would be the team that gets in."
The Washington Capitals are in a tight playoff race, trailing the Philadelphia Flyers by three points. With three games left, the Capitals can reach a maximum of 95 points. The Flyers, Islanders, and Blue Jackets also vie for the Metropolitan Division's third spot. The Capitals have clinched the Regulation Wins tiebreaker, giving them an edge if they tie on points. Their upcoming games against the Penguins are crucial, especially since the Penguins have secured their playoff position and may not be as competitive.
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