Aarif Deen
The Avalanche will have the best record in the regular season. What will it mean for the remaining four games? Also, Cole Caufield has hit a big milestone, and Sidney Crosby’s Pittsburgh Penguins will play in the playoffs this spring.
All that and more on this edition of Deen’s Daily — April 10.
Colorado Hockey Now
The Presidents’ Trophy officially belongs to the Avalanche. Following Thursday’s victory over the Calgary Flames, Colorado has locked up home-ice advantage for the entirety of the postseason. It’s also their first Presidents’ Trophy in a full 82-game season since 2000-01.
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Is it time for the Avalanche to start resting some players? They’ve ultimately got nothing to play for with four games remaining on the schedule.
Around The NHL
Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Officially official. And it’s been one heck of a story to follow all year. Sidney Crosby and the Penguins are heading back to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Montreal Hockey Now: Make that 50 goals for Cole Caufield. An unbelievable achievement.
Detroit Hockey Now: Great game from the Wings. But it’s just too little too late.
Philly Hockey Now: The Flyers are fortunate to be in the Metropolitan Division after that loss to Detroit.
Ottawa Hockey Now: Ottawa got another win to keep that separation from the Red Wings and the rest of the group.