Avalanche clinch playoff spot
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Columbus Blue Jackets down New York Rangers for playoff spot
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The Minnesota Wild clinched a spot in the playoffs in dramatic fashion when Joel Eriksson Ek scored the tying goal with 20.9 seconds left in regulation, and Matt Boldy got the winner with 17.9 seconds remaining in overtime to beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 on Tuesday.
The Sabres have had a dream season and become one of the best teams in the NHL, but they must show their ability in the Stanley Cup Playoffs.
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For a team competing in a stacked Central Division, the Utah Mammoth have exceeded expectations during the 2025-26 NHL season. Despite facing elite competition, Utah remains firmly in the Western Conference Wild Card race and is positioning itself as a potential surprise team in the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.
Canadiens are fighting for a playoff spot, but if they could finish second in the Atlantic Division, they could have advantageous matchup