Close Race

OTHL -- Some interesting games took place in the OTHL today. The Hurricanes took a nice two goal win over the slumping Leafs. The Hurricanes are right now only 2 points behind Washington, and 16 points from a playoff spot. So while its still a big gap, the Hurricanes can still make it to the post season. In the west the fight over the playoff positions gets tougher for each day. Today Chicago and Edmonton won, while Columbus and San Jose lost there games. Right now only 15 points seperate 1st placed Dallas and 12th placed Edmonton. Going back to the east, the Pittsburgh Penguins are still trying to get closer to the top teams. And thanks to tonights 4-1 win, Pittsburgh are locked in a 3 way tie with Atlanta and NY Rangers in 10th place. 6 points behind 8th placed Boston.