The Vegas Golden Knights and Colorado Avalanche are the top two teams in the West Division. They are two of the best teams in the NHL. And they are the first two teams to clinch berths for this season's Stanley Cup playoffs.
After Vegas clinched a postseason spot with a 5-2 win over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday, Colorado followed suit Thursday, securing a playoff berth with a 4-2 victory over the St. Louis Blues. The Golden Knights have reached the postseason in each of their first four seasons in franchise history, while the Avalanche will also be heading to the playoffs for the fourth year in a row.