Avalanche Secures President's Trophy, Faces Kings

0:00It's April 17th. This is NHL News Today, AI-powered updates on your team. I'm Cory with the story. The Colorado Avalanche wrapped up the regular season on a high note, shutting out the Seattle Kraken two goals to nothing in their final game. They've had the President's trophy lock since early, and Nathan McKinnon sealed the rocket-richet trophy with 53 goals, beating out Cole, coffield by two. Scott Wedgewood picked up his fourth shutout of the year, staying ice-cold calm all season long. His steady play could be the as they need in the playoffs, especially after getting outdulled by Dallas goalies last time around. Fans are buzzing about the abs' late surge, going five wins, one loss, and one tie in their last seven while holding powerhouses like Dallas and Edmonton to just one goal total combined. They did it without exploding offensively, proving their defense is playoff sharp. Now fully healthy heading into game 1 on Sunday afternoon. The Avalanche drew the Los Angeles Kings as their first round opponent after Anaheim's

1:03win in LA's loss. The Kings barely snuck in thanks to 20 overtime and shootout points. With all the pieces falling in the place, Denver looks primed to roll deep into another cup chase, starting right here at home.