Three teams ahead of Capitals in Eastern Conference playoff race all lose in regulation before their game against Sabres
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Key Points:
- The Washington Capitals' playoff chances improved slightly as three teams ahead of them in the Eastern Conference—the Islanders, Red Wings, and Senators—all lost in regulation before the Capitals' game against the Buffalo Sabres.
- The Capitals' playoff odds increased from 8.6% to 10.5% after the Islanders lost to the Flyers and the Rangers and Wild defeated the Red Wings and Senators, respectively.
- Two more games on Saturday involving the Islanders vs. Hurricanes and Blue Jackets vs. Jets could further influence the Capitals' playoff odds, with Washington needing wins by both the Hurricanes and Jets.
- Currently, the Capitals trail the Senators by three points for the second wild card spot and the Islanders by four points for third in the Metropolitan Division, while also being behind the Flyers, Blue Jackets, and Red Wings by three points.
- Washington must win their game against the Sabres to keep their playoff hopes alive, while the Sabres secured a playoff berth earlier that day, ending a 14-season postseason drought.
