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Matthew Coller, Special to ESPN 7y

Ranking the NHL playoff dark horses

NHL, Buffalo Sabres, Carolina Hurricanes, Dallas Stars, Florida Panthers, Los Angeles Kings, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Vancouver Canucks, Winnipeg Jets

As we make our way out of the NHL All-Star break and toward the trade deadline, teams are busy assessing their chances of making the postseason. With many teams on the bubble, the next month or so will shape whether they are buyers or sellers. Heading into February, 12 teams that are sitting on the outside of the race are within just three points of a playoff spot.

Which teams have the best shot at making a run in the next month to force their way into a playoff spot, and which should be testing the market already to deal their spare parts?

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