The Wild took a big step in locking down their fourth consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, scoring three times in the third period to defeat the Blackhawks 4-1 at Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota won all five games against Chicago this season.

The Capitals dominated the third period to beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 Monday night and clinch the Presidents' Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs.

A three-goal third period allowed them to remain the only team without consecutive regulation losses, as much a testament to their season-long success as anything.