Magic number remains 27

The results of Saturday show the magic number still 27 for the Pens. Toronto, Tampa and Montreal all lost in regulation, meaning the magic number for the 7th seed is also 27.

Max Points

1. Buffalo 127
2. New Jersey 121
3. Ottawa 114
4. Pittsburgh 113
5. New York Islanders 109
6. Tampa Bay 108
7. Atlanta 108
8. Carolina 103
   
9. Toronto 103
10. New York Rangers 103
11. Boston 103
12. Montreal 100
13. Florida 99
14. Washington 92
15. Philadelphia 80

Sunday's eastern conference games are:

• Carolina @ Atlanta
• Ottawa @ Chicago
• Boston @ New Jersey
• Philadelphia @ Pittsburgh

With these games, the only way for the magic number to change is for Pittsburgh to win, as even if Boston and Carolina lose, Toronto and the NY Rangers would still have a max of 103.