Playoff Race

UPDATED w/ Tuesday's games.
Here's a look at the record each team needs to attain that projected point mark and (essentially) guarantee a playoff berth. Since none of the contenders for the last two playoff spots appear to have fallen out of the race yet, the guaranteed point level is back up to 93. But for the Leafs it may even be 94 points since with fewer wins than the other contenders they would lose out on a tie breaker. Still with Carolina, Tampa Bay, the Rangers and the Islanders losing last night, the Leafs remain alaive.

Eastern Conference (93 points)
1. Buffalo - Guaranteed as of Mar. 3
2. New Jersey - Guaranteed as of Mar. 15
3. Ottawa - Guaranteed as of Mar. 18
4. Pittsburgh - Guaranteed as of Mar. 18
5. Atlanta - 2-3-1
6. N.Y. Rangers - 3-2-0
7. Tampa Bay - 3-1-1
8. Montreal - 3-1-1
9. Carolina - 4-1-1
10. N.Y. Islanders - 4-1-1
11. Toronto - 4-1-1
12. Florida - Eliminated (max 90)
13. Boston - Eliminated (max 88)
14. Washington - Eliminated (max 75)
15. Philadelphia - Eliminated (max 65)