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Deenâs Daily: Wedgewood Gets 30; All 16 Playoff Teams Are Set; Battle of Pennsylvania
TL;DR
Brock Nelson and Scott Wedgewood achieved significant milestones in Edmonton, while the Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Philadelphia Flyers secured the last three playoff spots. The playoffs are set to begin this weekend.
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Brock Nelson and Scott Wedgewood reached big milestones in Edmonton. The Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Philadelphia Flyers clinched the final three playoff spots. Also, the Flyers will be involved in a must-watch first-round series when the playoffs begin this weekend.
All that and more on this edition of Deenâs Daily â April 14.
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The Avalanche went into Edmonton without Cale Makar, Nazem Kadri, Artturi Lehkonen, Josh Manson, or even head coach Jared Bednar. They were triumphant in a shootout after going 3-for-3.
Martin Necas had one of the shootout goals but he couldnât get to point No. 100. Heâs stuck at 99 with two games remaining. However, Scott Wedgewood and Brock Nelson both reached personal milestones.
Around The NHL
Philly Hockey Now: The drought is over. The Flyers are back in the postseason for the first time since 2020.
Pittsburgh Hockey Now:Â Itâs set. The Penguins and cross-state rival Philadelphia will play in the first round.
San Jose Hockey Now:Â The Sharks kept their playoff hopes alive by defeating Nashville. But then the L.A. Kings won in Seattle to knock both the Sharks and Preds out. L.A. and Anaheim have secured the final two spots in the Western Conference.
NYI Hockey Now: The Islanders were one of the best stories in the league for the first few months. But after a sluggish stretch post-Olympics, the Isles couldnât secure a playoff spot.
Hereâs what we know so far about the postseason. Among the things that are yet to be determined is who the Avalanche will face when games begin on Saturday.
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Q&A
What milestones did Brock Nelson and Scott Wedgewood achieve in Edmonton?
Brock Nelson and Scott Wedgewood reached significant career milestones during their game in Edmonton.
Which teams clinched the final playoff spots in the NHL?
The Los Angeles Kings, Anaheim Ducks, and Philadelphia Flyers clinched the final three playoff spots.
When do the NHL playoffs start in 2023?
The NHL playoffs are set to begin this weekend.