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The playoff picture is coming into focus day by day. Here’s the latest snapshot, plus projections for every team.

The Devils are shutting down defenseman Luke Hughes so he can undergo a procedure but did not reveal the type of procedure.

Avalanche forward Nazem Kadri will miss “some games” because of a finger injury, Colorado coach Jared Bednar said Thursday.

Senators defenseman Thomas Chabot will play in Thursday’s game against the Panthers, returning to the lineup 2½ weeks after suffering a broken arm.