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Devils have a surprising chance to make the playoffs despite recent poor performances

According to HockeyStats.com, the New Jersey Devils have a 51% chance to make the playoffs with 28 games left in the season.

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After a down-to-the-wire overtime win against the Nashville Predators at home, the New Jersey Devils find themselves seven points behind the third-place Islanders in the Metropolitan division and nine points behind the Boston Bruins, who currently hold the last Wild Card spot. With just under 30 games to go, the Devils still have a 51% chance to get in the playoffs according to HockeyStats.