While nobody managed to clinch a playoff spot on Friday night, a few fell out of contention while six statistically remain in the hunt for a spot in the Eastern Conference.

The Columbus Blue Jackets fell in regulation to the Chicago Blackhawks with just 3.7 seconds remaining. Ben Smith broke the 3-3 tie and sealed the win for the Blackhawks.

The Washington Capitals dropped a one-goal game to the New Jersey Devils by a score of 2-1 to bring their playoff chances down to less than two percent.

The Detroit Red Wings improved their chances with a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres with goals from Daniel Alfredsson, Darren Helm, and Tomas Jurco.

Team Points Games Remaining Playoff Chances New York Rangers 91 4 100% Detroit Red Wings 88 5 95.4% Philadelphia Flyers 87 6 97.6% Columbus Blue Jackets 85 5 78.9% Toronto Maple Leafs 84 4 12.1% New Jersey Devils 82 5 14.1% Washington Capitals 81 5 1.2%

The race in the Western Conference is much less exciting with three teams vying for the last three playoff spots.

While the Minnesota Wild were waiting to take on the Pittsburgh Penguins Saturday, the Phoenix Coyotes lost in a shootout to the Edmonton Oilers. The Coyotes now have a one-point lead on the Dallas Stars for the final playoff spot in the West, but the Stars have two games in hand.

Team Points Games Remaining Playoff Chances Minnesota Wild 90 5 97.2% Phoenix Coyotes 86 4 25.9% Dallas Stars 85 6 75.7%

[Playoff chances via sportsclubstats.com]