The Winnipeg Jets have officially claimed the Presidents` Trophy, marking their first time achieving the best regular-season record in the NHL.
This victory was confirmed after the Washington Capitals lost to the Columbus Blue Jackets on Sunday, ensuring the Jets` place at the top of the league standings.
By finishing first overall, the Jets have earned home-ice advantage for all playoff rounds.
Despite a 4-1 loss to the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, the Jets` overall performance secured them the prestigious trophy. Their current record stands at 52-23-4.
The Jets are now waiting to find out who their first-round playoff opponent will be. The Western Conference wild-card spots are still up for grabs, with the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues currently holding those positions.
In the Eastern Conference, the Toronto Maple Leafs are close to clinching the Atlantic Division title, needing just one more point to secure a potential first-round series against the Ottawa Senators. This comes after the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Buffalo Sabres.
The Montreal Canadiens are also in contention for a playoff spot, vying for the final wild-card spot in the East. The Columbus Blue Jackets remain in the playoff race, trailing Montreal by three points after their win against Washington.
The Calgary Flames kept their slim playoff hopes alive by preventing the Wild and Blues from clinching playoff berths with a win of their own.
