The Kelowna Rockets have the tougher road ahead as they try to hold onto the final playoff spot in the BC Division of the Western Hockey League.
The Rockets own a slim one-point lead on the Kamloops Blazers heading into the final weekend of the regular season, but have the tougher match-up of the two.
Kelowna will close out the regular season against the BC Division champion Vancouver Giants while the Blazers close out the season with a home-and-home set with the cellar-dwelling Prince George Cougars.
The Rockets have just one win against the Giants in the six head-to-head meetings between the two clubs – a shootout win in Langley earlier in the year. They have also been held to one or fewer goals in four of the six games.
While they have long-since clinched the BC Division, the Giants still have something to play for as they battle the Everett Silvertips for the top record in the Western Conference and home-ice advantage through the first three rounds of the playoffs.
The Blazers meanwhile have won five of their six meetings with the Cougars. The only loss, a shootout loss last month.
The Cougars have also won just twice over their last 25 games, with only one coming in regulation time, a 5-2 win over Portland in their last game Saturday.
The Rockets play in Langley Friday before closing out at home Saturday.
They will wear special superhero-themed jersey's for the regular season finale. A draw will be held during the game to determine which fans get a chance to walk away with one of the special sweaters.