The San Jose Sharks clinched their 18th postseason berth in the last 20 seasons when the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.

Amazingly, the Sharks have only missed the playoffs six times in franchise history - four of which came in the team's first six seasons of existence.

The Sharks have yet to lock up home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, but they seem destined for a matchup against one of their state rivals - the Los Angeles Kings or Anaheim Ducks.

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The Minnesota Wild clinched their sixth straight playoff berth on Monday night after they defeated the Edmonton Oilers and the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Los Angeles Kings.

The Wild shut out the Oilers 3-0, while the Avs were taken down 3-1 by the Kings.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, the Wild will finish third in the Central Division, which would set up a first-round matchup against the Winnipeg Jets.

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Erik Karlsson still has one year remaining on his current contract, but that didn't stop him from collecting a potentially historic souvenir from what could have been his final home game as an Ottawa Senator.

After Ottawa's defeat at the hands of the Winnipeg Jets on Monday, Karlsson was seen taking the game puck from the back of the net and stuffing it into his pants. That came after he registered three assists en route to cementing his fifth consecutive campaign with at least 60 points.

Here's another look:

Karlsson has been rumored to be leaving Ottawa since the start of the season, but considering he's signed through 2018-19, it's strictly speculation at this point.

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The Minnesota Wild will have to make their run at the Stanley Cup without their most reliable blue-liner, as Ryan Suter requires surgery on his injured right ankle that will see him miss the remainder of the season, the team announced Monday.

Suter fractured the ankle after taking a hit from Dallas Stars forward Remi Elie on Saturday night, seemingly twisting his leg and ankle in the process. He was helped off the ice and did not return.

The injury to their cornerstone defenseman comes as the Wild are already dealing with a serious injury to fellow top rearguard Jared Spurgeon, who's still recovering from a partially torn hamstring suffered in mid-February.

In 78 contests this campaign, the 33-year-old Suter averaged 26:47 of ice time per game, while tying a career high in points with 51.

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Spring is finally in the air. And with that, the NHL calendar is inching closer to what we all crave most: playoff puck.

However, there is another major event on the horizon, as the league will hand out its awards for the game's best coaches, front-office executives, and players at the completion of the 2017-18 campaign.

And of course, Vegas oddsmakers have weighed in with the players they feel are favored to take home the major hardware at the end of June. Here's a look at the odds for the 2018 NHL Awards.

Norris Trophy

Last year's winner: Brent Burns

Vezina Trophy

Last year's winner: Sergei Bobrovsky

Art Ross Trophy

Last year's winner: Connor McDavid

Maurice 'Rocket' Richard Trophy

Last year's winner: Sidney Crosby

Hart Trophy

Last year's winner: Connor McDavid

Notes: The Calder Trophy odds are currently off the board as oddsmakers consider New York Islanders stud rookie Mathew Barzal a lock to earn the award.

(Odds courtesy: Westgate SuperBook)

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Daniel and Henrik Sedin announced Monday that this season would be their last, closing the door on two careers that are destined to be enshrined in downtown Toronto in the Hockey Hall of Fame.

Related: How do the Sedins stack up against the best brother duos in NHL history?

Between the duo, their resume includes over 2,500 combined games, over 2,000 points, two Art Ross Trophies, and a Hart for good measure. So, there is no denying the impact the Sedin brothers had on the game of hockey and the NHL players they've influenced along the way.

Following the announcement, former coaches, teammates, and friends from around the league gave props and showed some love for two of the most productive NHLers Sweden has ever produced.

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It's the end of an era in Vancouver.

On Monday, Daniel and Henrik Sedin announced that the 2017-18 campaign will be their final NHL season. They will hang up their skates for good following the last three games.

The two have spent their entire careers in Vancouver. Not only do the twins hold every major category in Canucks' franchise history, including games played, goals, assists, and points, the two are also one of the most iconic - and dominant - brotherly duos to ever grace the NHL:

Daniel and Henrik Sedin

While the Sedins will end their careers without their names engraved on the Stanley Cup, their trophy case isn't lacking hardware. Daniel has two major awards to his name, as he won both the Art Ross Trophy and the Ted Lindsay Award in 2010-11, while Henrik took home the Art Ross and the Hart Trophy in the season prior.

Here is how they compare to some of the all-time best:

Hall of Famers

Maurice and Henri Richard

• It takes a dominant goal-scorer to have an award named in your honor, and that is the case with Montreal Canadiens legend Maurice 'Rocket' Richard. His brother, Henri, didn't fare too badly either, wrapping his 20-year career with 11 Stanley Cup wins.

Bobby and Dennis Hull

• Arguably the greatest goal-scorer of his generation, Bobby Hull's 610 career goals rank 17th all time. Brother Dennis possessed similar talent, and the skill set trickled down to Bobby's son, Brett, too.

Frank and Peter Mahovlich

• The Mahovlich brothers defined winning, as Frank won six Stanley Cups - four with the Toronto Maple Leafs, two with the Canadiens - while Peter captured four in Montreal during the 1970s.

Anton and Peter Stastny

• Anton and Peter were the dominant siblings of the Stastny clan, but brother Marian can't be forgotten either. He notched 294 points over a short, five-year career with the Quebec Nordiques and Maple Leafs.

Rob and Scott Niedermayer

• Scott Niedermayer was so successful that he squeezed in a few years at the tail end of his career to join brother Rob in Anaheim to help the Anaheim Ducks to the Stanley Cup. Niedermayer won four Cups, a Norris Trophy, and the Conn Smythe Trophy as the playoff MVP.

Doug and Max Bentley

• The two brothers suited up for the Chicago Blackhawks during the 1940s with no shortage of accolades, as Doug led the league in goals in back-to-back seasons in 1943 and 1944, while Max was recognized as the NHL MVP in 1946.

Brian and Joe Mullen

• Only 45 players have scored more than 500 goals, and Joe Mullen is counted among them. The New York native ranks behind only four American-born goal-scorers - Mike Modano, Keith Tkachuk, and Jeremy Roenick - in NHL history.

Pavel and Valeri Bure

• A devastating knee injury cut Pavel Bure's prolific career short, but his ability to find the back of the net can't be ignored. The Russian Rocket reached the 400-goal club in less than 700 games.

Star Talent

Eric and Jordan Staal

• Eric won the Stanley Cup with the Carolina Hurricanes in 2006, while Jordan won it all with the Pittsburgh Penguins three years later. Brother Marc also suits up for the New York Rangers.

Mikko and Saku Koivu

• Born leaders, it's no surprise the Koivu brothers were chosen as captains over the course of their careers. Saku wore the 'C' for the iconic Canadiens, while Mikko leads the Minnesota Wild today.

Geoff and Russ Courtnall

• The Courtnall brothers posted respectable careers, both cracking the 1,000-game plateau and finishing with near identical point totals. Geoff won the Stanley Cup with the Edmonton Oilers in 1988.

The Bloodlines

Sutter Brothers

• It's one thing for two brothers to make the NHL. But six? That was the case when it came to the Sutters. The bloodlines continue today, as Brandon Sutter is a teammate of the Sedins.

The Espositos

• A legendary scorer and a legendary netminder. Phil Esposito notched 152 points during the 1970-71, a mark that would stand until Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books a decade later. Phil was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1984, while Tony was added four years afterward.

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Phil Housley wasn't thrilled with the fact that Nashville Predators forward Scott Hartnell wasn't suspended for his hit from behind that left Victor Antipin with several injuries.

"I do know that our player was taken off on a stretcher, has a broken nose, facial lacerations, and missing teeth," the Buffalo Sabres head coach told reporters Monday, according to The Buffalo News' Mike Harrington.

"So in that respect, I strongly disagree with the NHL decision," Housley added. "It's unfortunate for Victor ... I just felt with that situation, (the ruling) wasn't handled the right way."

The Sabres defenseman laid motionless and face down on the ice for several minutes before being removed on a stretcher Saturday night. He was diagnosed with multiple injuries, including a concussion.

Here's a look at the hit in slow motion:

Antipin is in his first NHL season after spending parts of six campaigns in the KHL. Hartnell is a veteran of 17 seasons, and he has played seven of those with the Predators.

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Vancouver Canucks forwards Daniel and Henrik Sedin confirmed Monday that the 2017-18 campaign will be their final NHL season.

The Sedins penned a letter to fans through the team website:

"We started the year with the mindset that a decision would be made in the postseason. But it became clear, after discussions with our families throughout the year, that this will be our last season. This feels right for all of us.

"Being part of the Canucks family for 18 seasons has been the best period of our lives. But it's time to focus on our families and life after hockey. It's time to help with homework every night. It's time to be at every birthday party and to stand in the cold at every hockey rink, soccer game and riding lesson on weekends. It's time to be at home for dinner every night."

The 37-year-olds were selected by the Canucks at the 1999 draft. They've spent their entire 17-year careers in Vancouver and rank first in all of the franchise's major categories:

With three games remaining in the season, including two home dates, fans will have the opportunity to pay tribute to the Sedins. The two games at Rogers Arena include Tuesday against the Vegas Golden Knights and Thursday versus the Arizona Coyotes.

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