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NHL Recaps: Avs take Central Division, Sabres win as Craig Anderson retires

NHL Recaps: April 14, 2023

The NHL’s regular season concluded with the Colorado Avalanche winning their final game and taking first place in the Central Division.

NHL Recaps: Avs take Central

Avalanche 4 vs Predators 3

Nathan MacKinnon completed a hat trick with the late game-winning goal in a four-point outing and the Colorado Avalanche claimed the Central Division crown with a 4-3 road victory over the Nashville Predators on Friday.

Devon Toews produced a goal and an assist while Mikko Rantanen collected two assists for the defending Stanley Cup champions, who will face the Seattle Kraken in the first round of the playoffs.