6. Montreal, with a 3-2 OT loss is 43-30-8, 94 with one game to play. The Rangers cannot hit 94 points.

7. Buffalo 41-29-10, 92, with two to play, Philly and Columbus. Rangers could possibly catch them. Unlikely.

8. Rangers  43 33 5, 91. The Devils loom.

9. Carolina 39-30-11, 89, two to go. Thrashers and Tampa.

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