GAME NIGHT: 3 teams FAIL to grab the last wildcard spot in the East, wildcard out West changes hands

Wild Card chaos continues as the Detroit Red Wings, Columbus Blue Jackets and New York Islanders all miss golden opportunities, help their playoff hopes in the East. Out West, the Nashville Predators oust the San Jose Sharks from the final Wild Card spot . The Buffalo Sabres break a 14-year drought to clinch their playoff ticket, Tampa Bay Lightning punch their ticket for a ninth straight postseason, and the red-hot Montreal Canadiens ride an eight-game win streak toward the Atlantic’s top seed. Can playoff hopefuls recover from missed chances—or will the surging Caps and Canadiens seize control?