Avs Eye First Playoff Lock, Makar Nears 500

The Colorado Avalanche sit atop the West with 95 points and a league-best +82 goal differential, positioning them to clinch the first playoff spot if they handle business tonight. Cale Makar creeps ever closer to 500 career points, a milestone that would cement his status among the all-time greats from the blue line. Front offices around the league watch closely as Colorado's dominance reshapes the Central Division race and sets the tone for the entire postseason push.