""We're not all the way there yet. The goal for us started with winning the division, the conference, we still need another win to get first overall.""
""For the most part, we've led the entire league all year. Obviously, this was a goal at the start of the year, to make the playoffs and then see where you seed.""
""Just atmosphere, altitude ... you're in your own bed the night before. It doesn't mean you win because you're at home, but you're able to knock a team out in five or six, you're home for that many more days.""
The Colorado Avalanche secured the Central Division title and top seed in the Western Conference after defeating the St. Louis Blues. Coach Jared Bednar highlighted the need to continue striving for the best overall record to ensure home ice advantage in the playoffs. The Avalanche have achieved this position for the third time in five seasons. Goaltender Scott Wedgewood noted the benefits of home ice, including familiar atmosphere and comfort. The team is also close to clinching the President's Trophy for the best regular-season record.
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