Dancing in the Reign: LA Kings clinch playoff Berth

With the Calgary Flames losing to the Chicago Blackhawks by the score of 4-1 this afternoon at the United Center, the Los Angeles Kings clinched a spot for the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs. If the playoffs were to start today, the Kings would meet the 2nd seed Chicago Blackhawks in the Western Conference Quarterfinals. With four games remaining in the regular season, the Kings stand at 7th place in the Western Conference with 95 points. The only possible rotations as far as seeding goes are the bottom four spots. Here’s how the bottom four teams stand:
Western Conference seeding (5-8)

5. Nashville Predators: 98 points, 46 wins with two games remaining.

6. Detroit Red Wings: 96 points, 41 wins with three games remaining.

7. Los Angeles Kings: 95 points, 44 wins with four games remaining.

8. Colorado Avalanche: 89 points, 41 wins with five games remaining.

As for the remaining four games on schedule for the Kings regular season, here’s a look at the opponents.

Los Angeles Kings remaining schedule:
Tuesday, April 6th @ Anaheim Ducks – Honda Center.
Thursday, April 8th vs. Phoenix Coyotes – Staples Center.
Saturday, April 10th vs. Edmonton Oilers – Staples Center.
Sunday, April 11th @ Colorado Avalanche – Pepsi Center.