Not a big deal. Unless the Caps lose every remaining game they are in the playoffs. Home ice would be nice, but another presidents trophy isn’t necessary.
Except that the Caps, on balance, have played better and have a better record on the road than at home. It isn't at all clear that home ice advantage would be worth much to us in the playoffs.
My feeling about the playoffs is this: I don't expect the Caps to win it this year, though I could possibly see them making a run at it under the banner of "win it for Ovie." To me, this season would be characterized as a success if, say, the Caps advanced to the Conference finals, even if they didn't play for the Cup.
