Top contenders outside playoff position debated by NHL.com

There are 25 days remaining in the NHL regular season and almost every team is still alive.

In fact, there are several teams on the outside looking in when it comes to qualifying for the Stanley Cup Playoffs that are playing really good hockey. 

In the Eastern Conference, there are four teams on the outside within six points of the New York Islanders, who moved into the second wild card with their 1-0 against the red-hot Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday. 

In the Western Conference, there are another four teams within five points of the second wild card, held by the Nashville Predators after their 3-2 overtime win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday. 

Which of those teams not in a playoff position have the best shot to…

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