Though it lacks the volume of teams in close proximity like the Eastern Conference wild-card race, the Western derby is no less wild. Sunday's action will provide yet another clue as to who will ...

The result put both teams into Western Conference wild-card positions. The Wild dropped from third place in the Central Division into the top wild-card spot, while the Canucks leapfrogged the ...

The Ottawa Senators have opened up a nice gap as the first wild card, with 75 points and 26 regulation wins in 65 games. Beyond them, things get interesting. If it comes down to the regulation ...

The Islanders will attempt to stay on the fringes of the Eastern Conference wild-card race Friday night when they open a two-game homestand by facing the Edmonton Oilers in Elmont, N.Y. The ...