New York and Philly played each other last season in game 82, winner got into the playoffs, loser didn't. It went to SO. i know, but that game was still just for the 8 seed. the blackhawks can get the 5 seed or miss the playoffs based on the outcome of one game. if we win and get anaheim in the first round, we'll be favorites. or we could miss the playoffs completely. that's crazy Actually, the Flyers actually ended up with the 7 seed.