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The sprint to 100 points: NHL's Atlantic Division promises to be as competitive as ever

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The NHL's Atlantic Division promises to be as competitive as ever, following a season in which five of the eight teams finished with 99 or more points to qualify for the playoffs. The Buffalo Sabres enjoyed a breakthrough season to snap their league-record 14-year playoff drought and win their first Atlantic title. The Montreal Canadiens were the last Atlantic team standing before losing to eventual Stanley cup champion Carolina in the Eastern Conference final.

Meanwhile, the Florida Panthers and Toronto Maple Leafs made significant offseason improvements after each missed the playoffs.

Read the original report at Apnews.

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