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NHL Recaps: Avs clinch to defend title, Panthers overtake Penguins for wild card, and more

NHL Recaps: April 4, 2023

Tuesday night’s NHL schedule was jam-packed with 11 matchups. When the evening was done the Florida Panthers jumped over the Pittsburgh Penguins and New York Islanders to hold the first wild card spot in the East. Meanwhile, after a slow start to the season, Colorado has clinched and will defend their title. Let’s dive into the recaps.

NHL Recaps: Avs ready to defend title

Avalanche 4 vs Sharks 3 (OT)

Nathan MacKinnon scored his second goal of the night at 3:13 of overtime and the visiting Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff spot with a 4-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday.