With five games left, Buffalo opened Tuesday in 10th place, four points behind the New York Rangers, who hold the eighth and final playoff spot.

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New Jersey is in 10th place, eight points behind Ottawa and four behind the New York Rangers and the postseason cutoff with seven games to play.

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Pulis will take great pride from a victory which ensures Stoke are still unbeaten in 2010, with eight points from four league games and FA Cup wins over York and Arsenal.

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