March Madness may refer to the NCAA tournament but could just as well be applied to the NHL playoff race down the stretch run of the season.
After all, some of the marquee franchises in the league are battling for position near the bottom of the postseason picture, which makes these last few regular-season games all the more intriguing. Playoff spots are up for grabs, and the all-important seeding will be sorted out in the coming weeks.
Here is a look at the latest postseason picture as well as a couple of things to watch for as the regular season winds down.
Bracket
The latest postseason bracket with current projected matchups can be found here, courtesy of NHL.com.
Eastern Conference Race to Watch: Boston Bruins vs. Ottawa Senators
The Boston Bruins lost a heartbreaking series in the 2013 Stanley Cup Final and won the Stanley Cup in 2011, but they may not even reach the postseason this year without a strong finishing kick.
The Bruins have made the playoffs every year since a disappointing 2006-07 campaign and ho ...
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