NHL Playoff Hopes: From 'We Can Still Fix This' to 'Resigned to Their Fate'
A look at 12 NHL teams' playoff hopes, from those who can still make it to those who have resigned themselves to missing the postseason.

The 2024-25 NHL season is more than halfway over, and some teams are already veering off their playoff paths. The Bruins, Rangers, and Sabres are among the 12 teams that are in danger of missing the playoffs. The article examines the playoff odds and level of panic for each team, and offers some suggestions for improvement.
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