"As of this morning, the Kings' win allows Los Angeles to hold on to the second wild card spot with 78 points. San Jose's regulation win jumps the team to third in the wild card race with 77 points."
"The Sharks are well ahead of the Kings in regulation wins, so if it comes down to the tiebreaker, the Sharks have the advantage at this point."
"The wins have also pushed the Sharks a bit further out of the lottery draft pick contention, providing a unique situation for fans."
The San Jose Sharks are still in the playoff race with nine games left in the regular season, holding 77 points. They recently won against the Anaheim Ducks, which improved their standings. The Los Angeles Kings currently occupy the second wild card spot with 78 points. The Sharks have a better regulation win record than the Kings, giving them a potential tiebreaker advantage. Additionally, the Sharks' recent success has moved them further from lottery draft pick contention, balancing playoff hopes with draft opportunities.
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