Andrei Markov is among the legends.

The Montreal Canadiens defenseman picked up point No. 572 in Tuesday's 4-1 win over the Dallas Stars, drawing an assist on Artturi Lehkonen's third-period goal.

The helper moved Markov into a tie for second place in all-time scoring by Montreal blue-liners:

The Canadiens drafted Markov in the sixth round of 1998. He made his NHL debut two seasons later and has spent his entire career with the Montreal organization, becoming one of the best blue-liners in franchise history over that time.

"He's just got such a good mind for the game, the way he does things," Canadiens captain Max Pacioretty told Eric Engels of Sportsnet. "He's just got little techniques; the way he holds his stick in certain situations; the passes he makes. I said to Alex Galchenyuk I never want (Markov) to retire because that's at least 10 goals a year, and the left shots all feel the same."

The 38-year-old Markov is a pending unrestricted free agent, but there is little doubt he'll explore other opportunities this summer, leaving the only team he has ever known.

Thankfully, the captain doesn't have to worry.

"I'm not planning to retire," Markov said. "I'm planning to continue playing, as long as I enjoy playing."

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It didn't take long for Wendel Clark to realize the Toronto Maple Leafs record books were about to be rewritten.

Less than 40 minutes in hockey time, in fact.

Auston Matthews, of course, scored four times in the first two periods of the team's season opener in Ottawa, not only becoming the first player to score four goals in his NHL debut, but kick-starting what's become a historic rookie season.

In Tuesday's win over the Panthers, Matthews broke Clark's rookie record for goals in a season with his 35th, and still has seven games left on the schedule in which to improve on that total.

Clark will always hold a special place in Leafs lore, but Toronto now belongs to a kid who learned how to play the game in Arizona.

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Through the remainder of the regular season, we'll take a look at how the night's action impacts the playoff race, highlighting which teams' postseason odds went up or down significantly.

The Toronto Maple Leafs and Boston Bruins came up big with wins on home ice Tuesday, improving their chances of securing Eastern Conference playoff spots while the helpless Tampa Bay Lightning and New York Islanders did some scoreboard-watching from home.

The Carolina Hurricanes experienced the tiniest of bumps thanks to a win over the Detroit Red Wings, who saw their 25-season playoff streak come to an end. Unfortunately for the former, the late surge probably won't be enough.

Here's where they all stand after Tuesday's action.

The Western Conference race is over, by the way. The Los Angeles Kings haven't been eliminated, but their chances are down to 0.1 percent.

To see percentages for the entire NHL, visit Sports Club Stats.

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Brent Burns snapped a couple of droughts with a single shot Tuesday night.

The Sharks defenseman scored his club's overtime winner against the New York Rangers, ending San Jose's six-game losing streak and his own 16-game goalless skid. The Sharks won 5-4 after blowing a 3-1 lead.

Burns also set a franchise record in the process:

It's been a remarkable season for the 32-year-old, who has 73 points in 76 games. His 28 goals are also a career high in a campaign.

While San Jose has struggled of late, the club remains in the hunt for the Pacific Division title, and is no doubt primed for another deep playoff run after clinching a second straight playoff berth with head coach Peter DeBoer behind the bench.

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The New York Rangers are in.

The Blueshirts clinched their seventh straight playoff berth late Tuesday night, earning a point against the San Jose Sharks in a game that went to overtime tied 4-4.

More to come.

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It's Playoff Clinching Night in the Pacific Division.

The Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks will officially compete for the Stanley Cup, earning their postseason berths after the Los Angeles Kings dropped a 2-1 decision to the Edmonton Oilers (who clinched their first playoff berth since 2006 with the win).

It will be the Ducks' fifth straight playoff appearance, and their 10th in 12 seasons.

The Sharks are looking to avenge last year's loss in the Stanley Cup Final to the Pittsburgh Penguins. It's their second straight playoff appearance with head coach Peter DeBoer behind the bench.

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