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Originally Posted by BagoPucks
They are going to make the playoffs. It's a strong franchise with depth.
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That makes zero difference whatsoever. All that matters is they have 61 points with 25 games remaining, and are currently 8 points out of the last WC spot.
If you use the 96 point mark, they need to play at a .700 pace to close out the season. Can it happen? Sure. They just have to play at a pace that only 2 teams in the NHL have played at this season. Being a strong franchise with depth doesn't change the math. Panthers miss.