Sharks clinch postseason berth with Avalanche's loss

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.

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.