NHL playoff watch: What's at stake on the season's final day
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NHL playoff watch: What's at stake on the season's final day
"The Mammoth clinched the first wild-card spot earlier this week, and they learned the identity of their opponent on Wednesday: the Golden Knights, who clinched another division title."
"The Ducks held down the top spot in the Pacific for a sizable portion of the season, which is impressive considering they finished 16 points back of the wild card last season."
"Nashville's bid for a wild-card spot ended this week, and they enter play in 11th in the draft lottery order."
"The Sharks made a valiant effort this season on the back of an MVP-caliber performance by Macklin Celebrini, but they dropped too many games this spring and will just miss out on the postseason."
The NHL regular season ended with the final six games determining playoff seeding and draft lottery positions. The Mammoth secured a wild-card spot and will face the Golden Knights. The Blues risk moving up in the draft lottery with a loss. The Ducks can improve their division standing with a win. Nashville's playoff hopes ended, and their draft position is uncertain. The Sharks missed the playoffs despite strong performances, while the Jets' season ended disappointingly after a strong start.
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