With the trade deadline looming on Feb. 25, there are a handful of teams that have made a mad rush back into the playoff race by catching fire since the start of 2019.
The question facing each team: Should it believe in its recent hot streak or be cautious about letting a few good weeks influence decisions down the stretch?
Let's have a look at six clubs that have jumped up in the standings since Jan. 1 and whether they should be considered Cup contenders, fringe playoff teams or flashes in the pan.