Updated Real Standings

Heading into the lion's den of Joe Louis the Thrashers are 1 points out of the last playoff spot. But Hurricanes play the flailing Maple Leafs and the Thrashers take on the NHL's overall points leader in Motown. Just getting one point tonight would a huge plus for this team.

1. OTT +18
2. NJD +11
3. PIT +10
4. MON +8
5. PHI +8
6. NYI +5
7. BOS +4
8. CAR +1
9. NYR +1
10 BUF +1
11 ATL 0
12 FLA -2
13 WAS -3
14 TOR -5
15 TBL -6