Heading Down to the Wire

Here’s a look at the playoff race in the Western Conference (Colorado, Dallas, Detroit, the Ducks, Phoenix and Edmonton have clinched six of the eight playoff spots):

4. Phoenix

Record: 37-36-6

Points: 81

Games to play: Tonight at Vancouver; Friday at Edmonton

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5. Mighty Ducks

Record: 34-33-13

Points: 81

Games to play: Tonight vs. Kings; Friday at San Jose

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6. Edmonton

Record: 36-35-8

Points: 80

Games to play: Tonight vs. Detroit; Friday vs. Phoenix; Saturday at Vancouver

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7. St. Louis

Record: 33-35-11

Points: 77

Games to play: Tonight at Chicago; Thursday vs. Toronto; Sunday at Detroit

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8. Chicago

Record: 32-34-13

Points: 77

Games to play: Tonight vs. St. Louis; Friday vs. Calgary; Sunday at Dallas

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9. Calgary

Record: 32-39-9

Points: 73

Games to play: Tonight at Chicago; Thursday at Toronto