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Last updated: April 10, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

NHL Playoff Seeding & College Hockey Thriller

The Colorado Avalanche secured the NHL's top overall seed for the postseason following a decisive 3-1 victory against the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. This achievement sets the stage for the professional playoffs while the collegiate realm witnessed an instant classic, as Denver stunned Michigan 4-3 in double overtime, thanks to Kent Anderson's winning tally, propelling the Pioneers into the Frozen Four final against Wisconsin.

AHL/Minor League Action

Separately, the Utah Mammoth punched their ticket to the AHL playoffs in just their second season of existence after defeating the Nashville Predators 4-1, marking their fifth consecutive win and clinching their berth when the Anaheim Ducks subsequently topped the San Jose Sharks later that evening securing the final spot.