Vancouver Canucks clinch Pacific Division title ahead of playoffs

Panthers beat Maple Leafs 5-2, clinch Atlantic Division title

Sam Bennett and Sam Reinhart scored 10 seconds apart midway through the second period, and the Florida Panthers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Tuesday night. With the victory and Boston's 3-1 loss to Ottawa, Florida clinched the Atlantic Division title. The Panthers (52-24-6) finished with the season with a four-game win streak to make up a five-point deficit in the standings. “It's been a crazy year,” Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk said.…

Canucks down Flames to clinch Pacific title

Canucks down Flames to clinch Pacific title

Tyler Myers, Thatcher Demko help Canucks beat Flames 4-1 to clinch Pacific Division title

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Tyler Myers had a goal an an assist, Thatcher Demko stopped 39 shots in his return from a knee injury and the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-1 on Tuesday night to clinch the Pacific Division title.

Vancouver Canucks clinch Pacific Division title ahead of playoffs

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will finish the NHL regular season as the top team in the Pacific Division. The Canucks (50-22-9) clinched the title Tuesday when they defeated the visiting Calgary Flames 4-1.  It’s the first time Vancouver has finished atop its division since 2013 when the team went 48-26-15 to finish first in the Northwest.  The Canucks are still chasing the Stars for the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference, but need a win o…

Vancouver Canucks clinch Pacific Division title ahead of playoffs

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will finish the NHL regular season as the top team in the Pacific Division. The Canucks (50-22-9) clinched the title Tuesday when they defeated the visiting Calgary Flames 4-1.  It’s the first time Vancouver has finished atop its division since 2013 when the team went 48-26-15 to finish first in the Northwest.  The Canucks are still chasing the Stars for the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference, but need a win o…

Vancouver Canucks clinch Pacific Division title ahead of playoffs

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Canucks will finish the NHL regular season as the top team in the Pacific Division. The Canucks (50-22-9) clinched the title Tuesday when they defeated the visiting Calgary Flames 4-1.  It’s the first time Vancouver has finished atop its division since 2013 when the team went 48-26-15 to finish first in the Northwest.  The Canucks are still chasing the Stars for the No. 1 spot in the Western Conference, but need a win o…