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NHL Playoff Race Heats Up: Predators Surge, Sabres Lead

3/25/2026

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Predators Push Playoffs

The Nashville Predators surged into a wild card as the NHL playoff race tightens with weeks left.
The Buffalo Sabres lead the Atlantic Division with a balanced offense and strong goaltending.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, revitalized under NHL coach Dan Muse, have won seven of their last eight games.
The Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes continue to perform well, while the Philadelphia Flyers struggle despite a solid defensive record.

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Senators Seek Playoff

The Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings meet Tuesday as both chase Eastern Conference playoff spots.
The Senators are on a three-game winning streak and have gone 14-3-2 since January 30.
The Senators are two points behind the second wild-card spot, with Thomas Chabot and Lassi Thompson sidelined.
The Red Wings sit one point ahead of Ottawa and seek to sustain their playoff push after a loss to the Bruins.

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Predators Push Playoffs

The Nashville Predators surged into a wild card as the NHL playoff race tightens with weeks left.
The Buffalo Sabres lead the Atlantic Division with a balanced offense and strong goaltending.
The Pittsburgh Penguins, revitalized under NHL coach Dan Muse, have won seven of their last eight games.
The Ottawa Senators and Carolina Hurricanes continue to perform well, while the Philadelphia Flyers struggle despite a solid defensive record.

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