from Michael Traikos of the National Post,

Nearly a quarter of the way through the NHL season, six of the seven Canadian teams are currently holding down a playoff spot, and the one that isn’t is in line for a top-three draft pick.

That’s the good news. The bad? Check back with us next week.

While things look promising today, we cannot be sure they will stay this way tomorrow — or the day after. Unlike a year ago, when Calgary, Toronto and Winnipeg were separating themselves from the pack, no one is necessarily playing like a Stanley Cup contender. On some nights, none even look like a playoff contender.

That being said, all you have to do is get in. And, right now, it looks like six teams are heading that way.

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