With two weeks remaining in the NHL regular season, the race for the Presidents' Trophy—awarded to the team that finishes with the best overall record—is tightening up.
You could say it’s a four-team sprint. Realistically, it’s a seven-team race.
Right now, St. Louis holds a one-point edge over Boston with nine games remaining for each club. San Jose and Anaheim are in the rearview mirror, trailing the leaders by four and six points, respectively. The current leaders must not forget about Chicago, Pittsburgh and Colorado, all of which are in close vicinity and are more than capable of closing the gap.
A two-game skid could create mass chaos. An extended losing streak could shake up the race considerably.
With fewer than a dozen games remaining until the race for Lord Stanley’s Cup begins, who has the edge?
Let’s take a closer look:
St. Louis Blues (50-16-7, 107 pts, first in NHL)
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