Next up: New Jersey—and this one comes with playoff implications.

The Penguins are right in the thick of the Metropolitan race, sitting in a strong position. A few more wins, and they can lock in their spot and even push for seeding.

Meanwhile, the Devils? They’re on the outside looking in. They have fallen behind in the wild-card race and are running out of time. Teams that have nothing to lose can be dangerous, on the board and for the IR list.

Can Pittsburgh staying focused?
Will New Jersey be desperate?
Will the Mc-Rib return back this summer?

Two teams. Two very different stakes.
Should be a fast, chaotic, can’t-look-away kind of game. Very Un-New Jersey-like.

Side Note: I have to apologize to a few…Swedes. Cough. Well-Ummm, the team is in a good position, becauseoftheeffortsofKarlssonandRakellandIwaswrong. That said, I’d still consider trading both for a third liner and a Snickers bar.

LGP