Eastern update

Buffalo beats Boston, Carolina beats Atlanta, and Florida earns a loser point.
 
 
EASTERN CONFERENCE
GP Ptsxz 1. Washington (SE) 75 109
xy 2. Pittsburgh (A) 76 95
xy 3. Buffalo (NE) 75 94
x 4. New Jersey (A) 75 93
5. Ottawa (NE) 76 87
6. Philadelphia (A) 76 82
7. Montreal (NE) 76 82
8. Boston (NE) 75 80
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9. Atlanta (SE) 76 78
10. NY Rangers (A) 75 76
11. Carolina (SE) 75 73
12. NY Islanders (A) 75 72
13. Tampa Bay (SE) 75 72
14. Florida (SE) 75 72
15. Toronto (NE) 76 69
 
Rangers can move within 2 points of Boston on Tuesday with a win at the Coliseum. 
 
7 points separate 23rd and 29th....
 

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