Heading Down to the Wire

Here’s a look at the playoff race in the Western Conference. Colorado, Dallas, Detroit, the Ducks, Phoenix and Edmonton have clinched six of the eight playoff spots.

4. Ducks

Record: 35-33-13

Points: 83

Game to play: Friday at San Jose

5. Phoenix

Record: 37-37-6

Points: 81

Game to play: Friday at Edmonton

6. Edmonton

Record: 36-35-9

Points: 81

Games to play: Friday vs. Phoenix; Saturday at Vancouver

7. St. Louis

Record: 34-35-11

Points: 79

Games to play: Tonight vs. Toronto; Sunday at Detroit

8. Chicago

Record: 32-35-13

Points: 77

Games to play: Friday vs. Calgary; Sunday at Dallas

9. Vancouver

Record: 34-40-7

Points: 75

Game to play: Friday vs. Edmonton