Canadiens can build lead on Rangers for final spot in East; Blues could move ahead of Wild in West wild-card race ...

Two recent Stanley Cup champions are almost back in the dance. The Colorado Avalanche and Tampa Bay Lightning can each clinch playoff spots when they hit the ice on Thursday.

Going into Thursday's games, the CBJ sits with 77 points, two points behind the Montréal Canadiens for the second wild card.

Welcome back to another NHL Predictions. Each day our writers here at Last Word on Hockey look at the games and give in-depth analysis. Our team breaks down the key matchups, storylines, and stats, ...