Sharks clinch postseason berth with Avalanche's loss
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The San Jose Sharks clinched their 18th postseason berth in the last 20 seasons when the Colorado Avalanche lost to the Los Angeles Kings on Monday night.
We might need a bigger rink.
— NHL (@NHL) April 3, 2018
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Amazingly, the Sharks have only missed the playoffs six times in franchise history - four of which came in the team's first six seasons of existence.
The Sharks have yet to lock up home-ice advantage for the first round of the playoffs, but they seem destined for a matchup against one of their state rivals - the Los Angeles Kings or Anaheim Ducks.
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