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Kyle Connor, Bruins, Jets Clinch Playoff Spots, Top Highlights from Mar. 23

The 2019 NHL playoff field grew to five teams on Saturday night.

The Boston Bruins and Winnipeg Jets became the latest franchises to clinch postseason spots with victories over the Florida Panthers and Nashville Predators, respectively.

Although Boston put up seven goals, Winnipeg had arguably the better playoff-clinching performance, as Kyle Connor netted a hat trick and Connor Hellebuyck recorded a shutout against its biggest Central Division rival.

Going into Sunday, Tampa Bay and Boston are locked into the Eastern Conference playoff field, while Winnipeg, Calgary and San Jose are set for the Western Conference playoffs.