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PREVIEW: Wolverines and Oil Caps face off in Playoff-like game

They meet for the second time in two weeks, and this game is bigger than it was before. The Waywayseecappo Wolverines and Virden Oil Capitals meet for the final time this season at the Waywayseecappo Arena.

The Wolverines lead the Oil Capitals by one point for the fourth playoff spot in the West Division. Virden has one game in hand for the rest of the season.

The two teams met in Waywayseecappo a few weeks ago, with the Oil Capitals winning 3-1. They took the lead in the season series with the win, and also took a five point lead after the game. Since then, the teams have gone in opposite directions, with the Wolverines now having the lead. Wayway has won three of their last five, while Virden has lost five in a row.

Game Scenarios:

  • Waywayseecappo wins in regulation (Wolverines in 4th with 45 points, Virden in 5th with 42 points)
  • Waywayseecappo wins in OT or Shootout (Wolverines win 4th with 45 points, Virden in 5th with 43 points)
  • Virden wins in regulation (Virden in 4th with 44 points, Wolverines in 5th with 43 points)
  • Virden wins in OT or Shootout (Virden in 4th with 44 points, Wolverines in 5th with 44 points)

The Wolverines will have to win in regulation for first two tie breakers between the two teams not matter. After that, it will have to go down top regulation wi

Both teams will still have a bit of ways to go until the playoffs, and to clinch a spot, but this game will definitely set the stage for the final month of the season.