NHL Playoff Race Update: Hurricanes & Wild Clinch

The playoff picture continues to shift across the NHL as the Carolina Hurricanes and Minnesota Wild officially clinch their spots, while the Los Angeles Kings make history — but not the kind they were hoping for. The Kings set an NHL record with their 19th loser point of the season after a wild shootout loss, raising questions about consistency and whether this is a team built for playoff success. Meanwhile, it was a