Sure, the NHL's Stanley Cup Playoffs are months away, but it's never too soon to look ahead, right?
The competition for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference could be tight, as several teams have surged forward recently, including the Flyers, Panthers and Canadiens — all of which missed the playoffs a season ago.
The picture is also crowded out West, where not many teams have started to separate from the pack as of yet.
How are the Bruins stacking up after a four-game losing streak? And which teams are making leaps forward?
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