On the surface, Winnipeg and Washington are the best teams in the NHL. One point separates them (106 and 105, respectively) and they are two of four teams who have clinched spots in the playoffs, with Dallas and Las Vegas being the other two.

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It’s a long grind,” John Tavares said. “It’s a special thing to play for the Stanley Cup. We’re excited to have the opportunity to again, we earned our ticket there, and we’ll continue to work to finish as high as we can and make the most of the opportunity.