They have lost 5 of the last 6. This is not an "ebb and flow" issue it is a slump. This is not about "puck luck" or "getting the bounces", it is a slump brought about by a reduced level of compete in most areas of the game and by having to carry too many passengers that are not contributing enough. It is quite possible that, playing this way, they could lose the next 5 or 6 games and suddenly be at the bottom of the league with a monumental task of remaining relevant. The points they are squandering now are not to be dismissed easily...they are important.