The Ottawa Senators have already clinched their spot in this year's Stanley Cup playoffs. However, big games still remain on the regular-season schedule, including Friday's home contest against a Montreal Canadiens squad that also has a lot on the line.

The window has not completely shut on the Detroit Red Wings' playoff chances, but the gap to the windowsill is shrinking fast and about to be latched.

The New Jersey Devils punched their ticket to the postseason on Wednesday, one day after their coach declared that his team was not ready to play in its most recent game.

The Edmonton Oilers have their superstar captain back and are coming off a dramatic win going into Friday night's game against the visiting San Jose Sharks.

The Minnesota Wild have an opportunity to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs when they visit the Calgary Flames on Friday.