OTHL -- Today the New Jersey Devils and the Boston Bruins became the two first teams in the OTHL to clinch a playoff birth. The Devils tied with Ottawa in todays round, and with just 10 games to play the Senators can get a maximum of 99 points. So with 101 and 100 points the Devils and the Bruins are official in the post-season as the first teams ever in the OTHL. The two teams will shortly be joined by Florida Panthers. The Panthers have 96 points at the moment, and should not have any problems reaching the 100 point platue.
New Jersey and Boston can now concentrate to keep there form going, and there fight over the Presidents Trophy.
In the Western Conference, Colorado with 87 points can clinch a official playoff spot by winning there upcoming game against Chicago.