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Blues clinch playoff spot, Panthers and Lightning to meet in first round, and more NHL action

May 7, 2021; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; St. Louis Blues defenseman Justin Faulk (72) pushes Vegas Golden Knights center William Karlsson (right) off of Blues goaltender Jordan Binnington (bottom) during the second period at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports

The Blues clinched a playoff spot with their OT loss to the Golden Knights in a great night of NHL action. In the Central, the Hurricanes locked up first place which gives the state of Florida its first ever playoff matchup between the State’s two teams.

Blues clinch playoff spot

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