If the Pittsburgh Penguins are unable to catch first-place Washington in the Metropolitan Division, they can look no further than New Jersey. The two-time reigning Stanley Cup champions have a more favorable matchup on tap Sunday afternoon when Pittsburgh attempts to complete a four-game sweep of the visiting Philadelphia Flyers.

The Dallas Stars are unraveling at the worst time of the year and need an abrupt turnaround to keep their sagging postseason hopes alive. A matchup against one of the worst teams in the Western Conference looms as a must-win game for the fading Stars, who carry a seven-game losing streak (0-5-2) into Sunday's game against the visiting Vancouver Canucks.

The Winnipeg Jets have not totally given up on the top spot in the Central Division, and their final run at the title must start at home on Sunday with a victory over the first-place Nashville Predators. The Jets have won four in a row to stay within striking distance of the Predators, reaching 100 points for the first time in franchise history with Friday's 3-2 overtime victory over Anaheim at home.

With a spot in the playoffs already secured, the Boston Bruins still have the Presidents' Trophy in their sights. The Bruins continue their quest for first overall in the NHL when they resume their four-game road trip Sunday against the Minnesota Wild.

The Anaheim Ducks try to improve their playoff position in the Western Conference when they continue a four-game road trip Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers. Anaheim, which is tied for third with Los Angeles in the Pacific Division but has a game in hand on the Kings, is part of an apparent four-team scrum for the final three postseason berths in the West.