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Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames Avs clinch NHL's top seed with 3-1 win vs. Flames

The Avalanche clinched the NHL's top seed for the postseason with a 3-1 win over the Flames on Thursday night.

Penguins back in playoffs, ending 3-year drought Penguins back in playoffs, ending 3-year drought

The Penguins got their fifth win in six games since March 30 to clinch a playoff spot Thursday night, ending a postseason drought that lasted three seasons.

Caufield joins Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club Caufield joins Canadiens' exclusive 50-goal club

Cole Caufield is the first Montreal Canadiens player to score 50 goals in a season in more than three decades.

Surging Mammoth seal playoff berth in 2nd season Surging Mammoth seal playoff berth in 2nd season

The Utah Mammoth beat the Nashville Predators 4-1 for their fifth straight victory. Utah clinched a playoff berth after the Anaheim Ducks beat the San Jose Sharks later Thursday.

Schaefer ties rookie defenseman goals record Schaefer ties rookie defenseman goals record

Matthew Schaefer of the New York Islanders tied the NHL record for the most goals by a rookie defenseman, scoring his 23rd of the season Thursday night to match Hall of Famer Brian Leetch's mark.

Injured Sabres G Lyon could miss start of playoffs Injured Sabres G Lyon could miss start of playoffs

Buffalo Sabres goalie Alex Lyon could miss the start of the playoffs due to a strained lower-body muscle, coach Lindy Ruff said Thursday.

Wisconsin makes first Frozen Four final since '10 Wisconsin makes first Frozen Four final since '10

Wisconsin topped North Dakota 2-1 on Thursday to reach the Frozen Four title game for the first time since 2010.

👀 Top candidates to win Cup after Olympic gold 👀 Top candidates to win Cup after Olympic gold

Only eight players have pulled off the feat in the same season. Who are the most likely "double champs?"