NHL Wild Card Race Heats Up Before Trade Deadline

In the Western Conference, the Utah Mammoth (68 points) lead the wild card race but haven't made the playoffs since 2020. The Seattle Kraken (67 points) seek to bounce back from recent struggles, while the Los Angeles Kings (62 points) face pressure as potential buyers at the deadline to avoid missing the playoffs.

In the East, the Montreal Canadiens (75 points) hold the seventh spot, followed closely by the Boston Bruins (73 points). The Columbus Blue Jackets (70 points) remain in contention as teams across both conferences evaluate their options before the March 6 trade deadline.