Wild card race in East frantic, unpredictable down stretch
Here's how the race for the East's second wild card unfolded starting March 9: Columbus had 70 points, one behind Ottawa. New York had 68, followed by Detroit and Montreal with 66 each. A week later (March 15), the Senators (77) held the first wild card, followed by the Rangers (72), Canadiens (71), Blue Jackets (70) and Red Wings (68).
April 9, 2025
National Hockey League