"Hockey's Hidden Contenders: Unlikely Teams Make a Push for the Stanley Cup Playoffs As the NHL regular season enters its final stretch, several teams are defying expectations and making a strong case for a spot in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. In the Eastern Conference, four teams are playing some of the best hockey in the league, despite being on the outside looking in. From the Florida Panthers' high-scoring offense to the Carolina Hurricanes' stingy defense, these underdog teams are giving their fans hope and keeping their playoff hopes alive. Can they keep their momentum going and sneak into the postseason, or will they fall short of their goals?"


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 ...