What does Today's games mean to the

Don't you love the wait and see game?
 
Today was actually good for the Caps.  The Capitals are still in 9th, but they did not lose ground.

The Maple Leafs were crushed by the Flames 5 - 1 in Calgary, so the Capitals still trail the Leafs by 1 point for 8th.

The Jets lost to the Islanders in Winnipeg 3 - 1.  The Caps are still leading the 10th place Jets by 3 points.