Shifting in the standings

Just how tight is the playoff race in the Western Conference? Entering Monday, the fifth- through 11th-place teams were separated by three points. A look at the standings, before and after Monday's games:

Before

TeamGPPts

5. L.A.6274

6. Calgary6473

7. Wild6272

8. Dallas6272

10. Nash.6372

11. Anaheim6371

After

TeamGPPts

5. Chicago6374

7. Calgary6473

8. Dallas6272

9. Wild6372

10. Nash.6372

11. Anaheim6371