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NHL Playoff Picture 2023: Kings Clinch Postseason Berth; Updated Standings

The Los Angeles Kings are headed to the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

The host Vancouver Canucks struck first on Sunday night, but Alex Iafallo scored twice to lead the Kings to a 4-1 victory, which secured the Kings' second playoff berth in as many years.

With the win, the Kings also leapfrogged the Edmonton Oilers to take the No. 2 spot in the Pacific Division.

Although the Eastern Conference playoff participants are mostly decided—only the wild-card spots are up for grabs, with six teams already having clinched—the Kings are just the third team in the West to guarantee themselves a place in the postseason.