What does Today's game mean to the Caps 2/21

And this is why 3 point games are a pain.  Both the Maple Leafs and Jets lost in overtime (to the Devils and Flyers respectively.)  This means the Capitals are now two points behind both teams for the 8th spot.

Oh, and the Jets are now tied with the Panthers (pointswise) for the division lead.  Boy, Alzner's goal for the Jets keeps biting the Capitals, doesn't it?

BUT WAIT, there is more.  The 11th place Lightning are now 3 points behind the Capitals after their win over the Ducks.  AND the 12th place Sabres are 4 points behind the Caps after their win over the Islanders.

I am sort of shocked I used the term "respect" with the state of New Jersey and the city of Philadelphia.

What does Today's game mean to the Caps 2/19

First the good news.  Bruce Boudreau's Ducks beat the Panthers, the Capitals are still 2 points behind Florida.

The bad news.  The Jets beat Varlamov the Avalanche dropping the Capitals to 10th.  The Caps are 1 point the Maple Leafs (8th) and Jets (9th).  Oh, and the Caps are 5 points ahead of 11th place Lightning, 12th place Islanders, and 13th place Canadiens. 

Sounds like they could be a pile up for the last playoff spot. 

And to think, in the last 7 games, the Caps are 2 - 4 - 1.  (Ironically the 2 wins are against the Panthers.)  That is 9 points left on the table.  I guess a rock star life style allows for that.

It will be cruel irony if the Ducks get into the playoffs and the Caps do not.