The Toronto Maple Leafs have clinched a playoff spot for the second straight season.
Although they weren’t playing Thursday night, the Leafs still managed to wrap-up a post-season berth after the Ottawa Senators defeated the Florida Panthers 3-2 in overtime.
Currently third in the Eastern Conference, the Leafs won their franchise-record 46th game Wednesday, defeating the Panthers 4-3.
East leaders Tampa Bay and Boston have already clinched playoff berths.
The Washington Capitals also clinched a playoff spot Thursday after the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 in overtime.
The Stanley Cup Playoffs begin April 11.
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