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Originally Posted by Enoch Root
Yes. Well, 36 for STL (after these games)
But when you're 9 points back with 2 less games to play, it is out of your hands, you need help.
STL would be at 44 points in 46 games. To get to 96, they would need to go 26-10-0. I mean, is it possible? Sure. But in reality, they would need significant help. You can hope 1 team will falter, but you can't expect 2 teams to fall back (CGY and VAN).
If CGY wins both in regulation, STL is done.
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Lots of things can happen.
Last year on January 1
Arizona was in a playoff spot. They missed by 21 points.
The Oilers were out of a playoff spot. They made it by 12 points.
Jersey was 1 point out. They missed by 10 points.
Philly was in by 3 points. They missed by 4 points.
While not super likely if they are out by 9 points, some teams will make big moves in the second half.