The Montreal Canadiens missed their chance to secure a playoff spot, while the Chicago Blackhawks surprised with a shootout victory, keeping the Columbus Blue Jackets in contention for the final Eastern Conference wild card. In the Western Conference, the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Calgary Flames are in a tight race for the wild card.
Key games on Tuesday's schedule include the New Jersey Devils facing the Boston Bruins, the Toronto Maple Leafs against the Buffalo Sabres, and the Chicago Blackhawks taking on the Ottawa Senators. The Columbus Blue Jackets play the Philadelphia Flyers, while the Vegas Golden Knights meet the Calgary Flames in a crucial matchup.