Finishing first would ensure the Lightning home ice for at least the first two rounds. A second-place finish would give them that advantage for at least the opening round. At this point, Tampa Bay could draw any of four different first-round opponents: Toronto, Florida, Ottawa or Montreal.

The Detroit Red Wings, against all odds, have no choice but to hold out hope, at least until it’s officially over. They can’t be eliminated from playoff contention tonight in Florida (7 p.m., FanDuel Sports Network), but a loss would put them on the precipice.

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Despite trailing 2-0 before Wednesday’s game hit its fourth minute, the Tampa Bay Lightning fought back to earn a standings point in a 4-3 overtime loss to Toronto. The Lightning pushed to score a pair of third period goals against the Maple Leafs and force overtime, eventually falling in the extra period at AMALIE Arena.

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The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back with a valuable overtime win over the Tampa Bay Lightning to gain ground in the Atlantic Division.

Less than a week to go. With just four games remaining in the regular season, the Florida Panthers (45-29-4) will take on the Detroit Red Wings (36-34-7) on Thursday at Amerant Bank Arena at 7 p.m. ET.

Florida will look to build off Tuesday's strong 3-1 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs when they host the Detroit Red Wings at Amerant Bank Arena. Expect to see a desperate Red Wings squad as their playoff hopes are on life support.