Down the Stretch - Monday update

After a big weekend of games, the Aeros moved all the way up from 10th to 3rd in the overall points totals. They cannot be the No. 3 seed in the playoffs as the top three spots are reserved for division winners.

The Aeros best hope is for the No. 4 seed and home ice advantage in the first round, best of five.

Milwaukee and Rochester - and even San Antonio to some extent - are in trouble. The first two are going to have to go on some incredible runs just to get in, as they've played more games than everyone else. San Antonio picked the wrong time to see its offense go cold at home. The Rampage have a favorable schedule for the next six games, so they better win 4 of 6.

Power Rankings come out later ... and here is a look at the AHL's playoff primer. Also, here is a reminder of 100 Degree Hockey's playoff projections. Lots of good data here for you to digest.

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