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Avs, Flames are the ever-unpredictable NHL West’s top seeds

Edmonton Oilers' Tyson Barrie (22), Philip Broberg (86), Connor McDavid (97) and Jesse Puljujarvi (13) celebrate a goal against the San Jose Sharks during third-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberts, Thursday, April 28, 2022. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP) FILE - Dallas Stars forward Joe Pavelski, right, is congratulated by forwards Jason Robertson (21) and Roope Hintz (24) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Seattle Kraken, Wednesday, April 12, 2022, in Dallas. Jason Robertson is a 40-goal scorer with almost as many assists in his second NHL season, and doesn't even have the most points on the top line for the Dallas Stars. Neither does fellow young 20-something forward Roope Hintz. Joe Pavelski is a point-a-game player at 37 years old, the grizzled veteran that is part of the the most-productive trio for the Stars since the team’s first season in Big D nearly three decades ago. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File) Los Angeles Kings right wing Dustin Brown calls for a pass during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vancouver Canucks on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP) Calgary Flames coach Darryl Sutter stands behind Dillon Dube, Calle Jarnkrok and Blake Coleman, from left, as he watches during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 3-2 in overtime. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig) St. Louis Blues' Ryan O'Reilly (90) scores a goal during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Friday, April 29, 2022, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Scott Kane) Nashville Predators' Colton Sissons (10) and Calgary Flames' Matthew Tkachuk (19) battle in the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, April 26, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey) Minnesota Wild players celebrate after defeating the Colorado Avalanche 4-1in an NHL hockey game Friday, April 29, 2022, in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild will face the St. Louis Blues in the first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. (AP Photo/Jim Mone) Nashville Predators right wing Eeli Tolvanen (28) celebrates his goal against the Arizona Coyotes with center Colton Sissons (10) and defenseman Roman Josi (59) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Friday, April 29, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin) Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar, right, is congratulated by right wing Valeri Nichushkin, left, center Nathan MacKinnon, front center, and center Nazem Kadri for Makar's goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators on Thursday, April 28, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Avs, Flames are the ever-unpredictable NHL West’s top seeds