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Arizona's last win came on April 3. Will that end up being their last win of the season?

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Carey Price has yet to win a game in his four games played. Does he still have a future in Montreal or is this his last season?

"},{"index":30,"title":"New Jersey Devils","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/devils-USATSI_18112513_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Priority No. 1 for New Jersey this offseason needs to be finding a goalie that can help lead them to the playoffs.

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Is it already time to start over in Seattle?

"},{"index":28,"title":"Philadelphia Flyers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/flyers-USATSI_18116384_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

The Flyers have just two wins in their last nine games.

"},{"index":27,"title":"Chicago Blackhawks","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/blackhawks-USATSI_18124590_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Chicago has 27 wins this season. Of those, only eight have come against teams that are currently in a playoff position.

"},{"index":26,"title":"Anaheim Ducks","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/ducks-USATSI_18148290_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

That's a wrap for the storied career of Ryan Getzlaf.

"},{"index":25,"title":"Detroit Red Wings","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/redwings-USATSI_18079530_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Dylan Larkin's season is over due to core muscle surgery. Just what is his future in Detroit with the team looking to round the corner on its rebuild?

"},{"index":24,"title":"San Jose Sharks","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/sharks-USATSI_18103672_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

If this season does not convince the Sharks it's time to rebuild, nothing will.

"},{"index":23,"title":"New York Islanders","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/islanders-USATSI_17574783_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Frustration over a tough season on Long Island is boiling over as Barry Trotz called out his team saying, "Some guys cheated the game."

"},{"index":22,"title":"Columbus Blue Jackets","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/bluejackets-USATSI_18134313_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

There are two ways to look at the Blue Jackets. Sure, they have done much better than expected this season in terms of the standings. In terms of the underlying numbers, however, they were not very good at all. So do you rebuild and take another step back or start to reload based on a season that ultimately wasn't all that good?

"},{"index":21,"title":"Ottawa Senators","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/senators-USATSI_18080197_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Tim Stutzle is having a great sophomore season, but comments from other players about diving seem to be overshadowing that.

"},{"index":20,"title":"Winnipeg Jets","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/jets-USATSI_18102697_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

The Jets came into the season viewed as arguably the best Canadian team. Now they are playing out the string of a disappointing season.

"},{"index":19,"title":"Dallas Stars","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/stars-USATSI_18081093_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Dallas has not impressed down the stretch of the season which leaves little room for confidence for a first round matchup against Colorado.

"},{"index":18,"title":"Vegas Golden Knights","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/goldenknights-USATSI_18054749_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

The messy end of Robin Lehner's season is something that bears watching this offseason. Did Lehner not handle this situation well or was he left out to dry by head coach Pete DeBoer?

"},{"index":17,"title":"Nashville Predators","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/predators-USATSI_18080510_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Matt Duchene is the first player in Predators franchise history to score 40 goals in a single season.

"},{"index":16,"title":"Buffalo Sabres","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/sabres-USATSI_18137474_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Has Buffalo done enough to convince the fans and themselves that they are headed in the right direction or is that just another false-start for them?

"},{"index":15,"title":"Vancouver Canucks","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/canucks-USATSI_18142767_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

It was a valiant effort, but Vancouver is going to end up just short of a playoff spot.

"},{"index":14,"title":"Los Angeles Kings","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/kings-USATSI_18117367_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

The Kings elected not to trade Jonathan Quick at the trade deadline and it's a good thing. They have needed him and every one of his 22 wins this year.

"},{"index":13,"title":"Pittsburgh Penguins","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/penguins-USATSI_18079412_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

With Tristan Jarry on the shelf, the Penguins need Casey DeSmith to step up.

"},{"index":12,"title":"Washington Capitals","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/capitals-USATSI_18124388_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

All eyes will be on Alex Ovechkin and his left shoulder as the Caps prepare for the playoffs.

"},{"index":11,"title":"Edmonton Oilers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/oilers-USATSI_18099964_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Edmonton cannot possibly hope to make a deep playoff run with their goalies, can it?

"},{"index":10,"title":"Carolina Hurricanes","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/hurricanes-USATSI_18111943_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Carolina keeps winning, for now, but goalie injuries have become a serious concern.

"},{"index":9,"title":"Toronto Maple Leafs","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/mapleleafs-USATSI_17999263_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports","published":1634652000,"caption":"

The playoffs will ultimately determine if this was a good trade or not, but, so far, Mark Giordano has been a great addition for Toronto.

"},{"index":8,"title":"New York Rangers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/rangers-USATSI_17601756_168392325_lowres_0.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Gerard Gallant is just the second head coach to record 50 wins in his first season behind the bench with the Rangers.

"},{"index":7,"title":"Boston Bruins","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/bruins-USATSI_18128408_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

The Bruins have won four out of five and are looking to go into the postseason on a hot streak.

"},{"index":6,"title":"Minnesota Wild","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/wild-USATSI_18147981_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Is it possible that Minnesota has the best goalie tandem in the league with Cam Talbot and Marc-Andre Fleury?

"},{"index":5,"title":"St. Louis Blues","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/blues-USATSI_18100093_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

The Blues are locked into a first round matchup with Minnesota.

"},{"index":4,"title":"Colorado Avalanche","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/avalanche-USATSI_18112407_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Colorado has lost four straight as the Avalanche clearly have their eyes on the playoffs and are not worried about closing out the regular season.

"},{"index":3,"title":"Calgary Flames","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/flames-USATSI_18129462_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

He's been largely overshadowed by Johnny Gaudreau, but Matthew Tkachuk is having an incredible season with 40 goals and 61 points.

"},{"index":2,"title":"Florida Panthers","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/panthers-USATSI_18096817_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports","published":1634652000,"caption":"

The Panthers went 13 straight games without suffering a loss, their best win streak in franchise history.

"},{"index":1,"title":"Tampa Bay Lightning","image":"https://www.nbcsports.com/sites/rsnunited/files/slide/image/lightning-USATSI_18129069_168392325_lowres.jpg","credit":"USA TODAY Sports Images","published":1634652000,"caption":"

Not only did the Lightning end Florida's win streak, they did so emphatically showing how Tampa Bay is still one of the best teams in the NHL...when it wants to be.

"}]}

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