The Pacific Division playoff race got even sillier on Monday evening thanks to a San Jose win and losses by Los Angeles and Dallas.
Avalanche Vs. Sharks: San Jose Leaps To 1st In Pacific As Joe Pavelski’s 2 Goals Help Beat Colorado, 5-1

PresswireThe Avs haven’t done much to help themselves the last three games, going 0-2-1 in a stretch where they could have really solidified a spot in the playoffs. Still, they own 86 points, and eighth place holds 87 points.
Read Article >NHL Scores: Detroit Red Wings Clinch Playoff Berth

PresswireThe Kings fell out of playoff position with the loss (and a big Colorado win), and if you’re to ask Canucks blog Nucks Misconduct, it’s all Roberto Luongo’s fault.
Winnipeg might have played themselves out of the playoff race with their two straight losses, while the Senators look pretty comfortable at seventh in the East. Even though their team managed six goals and a regulation win, Silver Seven was extremely unhappy with the officiating
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