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Avalanche Claim Presidents' Trophy

May 19, 2021 1:38 AM

Tyson Jost scored two of Colorado's five second-period goals as the Avalanche clinched the West Division and the top overall seed in the NHL playoffs with a 5-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Colorado and Vegas both finished with 82 points, but the Avs earned the division crown and the Presidents' Trophy -- awarded to the team with the best regular-season mark -- due to more regulation wins.

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Maple Leafs Clinch First Division Title Since 2000

May 12, 2021 2:41 PM

In a preview of what could be a marquee matchup in the postseason's first round, Mitch Marner scored his 20th goal of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs outlasted the rival Montreal Canadiens 3-2 on Saturday night.

With the victory, Toronto clinched the North Division title, its first division crown since 2000, and kept itself in line for an 80-point season. The Maple Leafs have 76 with two games left.

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