The Eastern Conference leader "New Jersey" is tied with five clubs in terms of points lost

It's a remarkable situation in the NHL Eastern Conference standings - the "New Jersey Devils", the leader in points scored, are only the sixth club in the East in points lost.

The "Devils" have 45 points in 35 games. The "Washington Capitals" are one point behind, having played only 31 games - thus, the "Capitals" are potentially seven points above the "Devils". "Toronto Maple Leafs" are third on the table with 42 points in 32 games and a +3 loss to "New Jersey".

Potentially ahead of the "Devils" and three other Eastern Conference clubs - "Florida Panthers" (42 points in 33 games, +1 for lost), "Carolina Hurricanes" (41 points in 31 games, +4 for lost) and "Tampa Bay Lightning" (38 points in 30 games, +3 for lost).