Jets Clinch Presidents' Trophy, Playoff Picture Finalized

As the NHL regular season approaches its conclusion, the playoff picture is becoming clearer, with 13 of the 16 spots already secured. The Winnipeg Jets have clinched the Presidents' Trophy, marking their first top finish in franchise history, while the Eastern Conference's top seed is held by the Washington Capitals. The Columbus Blue Jackets remain in contention for a wild-card spot, needing to overtake the Montreal Canadiens. Meanwhile, the remaining playoff spots are highly contested in the West, with the Minnesota Wild, St. Louis Blues, and Calgary Flames battling for the final wild-card berths. The regular season concludes on April 17, with the first playoff games scheduled for April 19. This year marks a notable absence in the playoffs for the Original Six teams based in the U.S., which have never all missed the postseason before.