GAME NIGHT: Penguins/Mammoth are IN, Kings into a wildcard spot, Atlantic/Pacific spots up for grabs

The Ottawa Senators seize control of the Eastern Conference wild card race while the Detroit Red Wings and New York Islanders keep pace as the playoff picture tightens. Cole Caufield nets his 50th for Montreal Canadiens in a potential first-round clash with Tampa Bay Lightning, while the Colorado Avalanche clinch the President’s Trophy —will the “curse” continue, or is this their year for Stanley Cup glory? Eddie Garcia and Shukri Wrights spotlight the night’s biggest pivots: Pittsburgh Penguins silence doubters to clinch a playoff spot and the Utah Mammoth capture a postseason berth as well. Key topics include the Dallas Stars big win against Minnesota Wild, and the Pacific Division’s razor-thin race between Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, and Anaheim. Don't miss deep insights and playoff projections for every NHL contender.