gusman
04-01-2011, 04:46 AM
from nhl.com
The Vancouver Canucks clinched the Presidents' Trophy for the first time since entering the NHL in 1970 by beating the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Thursday night.
The win, combined with Philadelphia's 1-0 loss to Atlanta, gives the Canucks 113 points, assuring them of finishing first in the regular-season standings for the first time. They also finished March with a 13-2-0 record, setting a team mark for the most wins in a single month.
NHL scoring leader Daniel Sedin had a goal and an assist to become the first player this season to reach 100 points.
The Vancouver Canucks clinched the Presidents' Trophy for the first time since entering the NHL in 1970 by beating the Los Angeles Kings 3-1 on Thursday night.
The win, combined with Philadelphia's 1-0 loss to Atlanta, gives the Canucks 113 points, assuring them of finishing first in the regular-season standings for the first time. They also finished March with a 13-2-0 record, setting a team mark for the most wins in a single month.
NHL scoring leader Daniel Sedin had a goal and an assist to become the first player this season to reach 100 points.