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The Ottawa Senators are four points back of the New York Islanders for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot, five back of the Boston Bruins for the first wild card, and also five back of the Montreal Canadiens for the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division. With 12 games left, including seven against current playoff teams, the Senators face a tough road to the postseason.

Why it matters

The Senators’ playoff push is part of a tight Eastern Conference wild-card race, with the Canadiens, Bruins, and Islanders all vying for the final two spots. Ottawa’s ability to make the playoffs could have implications for the rest of the Atlantic Division and Eastern Conference playoff picture.

The details

The Senators head to Manhattan to take on the New York Rangers on Monday night. Beyond that game, Ottawa has 12 games left, including seven against current playoff teams. Their only matchup against the Islanders, Bruins or Canadiens is on April 11 on Long Island. The Canadiens have 13 games left, with eight against playoff teams, while the Bruins have 12 games left, with eight against clubs in a current playoff position. The Islanders have 11 games left, and six are against teams in playoff position.

The Senators play the Rangers on Monday, March 23 at 7:30 p.m. ET.Ottawa’s only game against the Islanders, Bruins or Canadiens is on April 11 on Long Island.

The players

Ottawa Senators

An NHL team currently four points back of the Islanders for the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot.

New York Rangers

An NHL team that the Senators are playing on Monday, though the Rangers’ playoff chances have all but disappeared.

New York Islanders

An NHL team currently holding the second Eastern Conference wild-card spot, four points ahead of the Senators.

Boston Bruins

An NHL team currently holding the first Eastern Conference wild-card spot, five points ahead of the Senators.

Montreal Canadiens

An NHL team currently holding the No. 3 seed in the Atlantic Division, five points ahead of the Senators.

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