DENVER — The Nashville Predators did not break out the bubbly or anything rowdy like that after becoming the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season.

“Business as usual,” defenseman Ryan Ellis said of the low-key celebration that included some pizza. “Back to work.”

Colton Sissons and Filip Forsberg each scored twice, backup goaltender Juuse Saros stopped 33 shots and the Predators secured their postseason berth by beating the Colorado Avalanche 4-2 on Friday night.

The streaking Predators are 13-0-1 in their last 14 games and have not lost in regulation since Feb. 17 against Detroit.

“The guys knew with a win tonight we would clinch and I think they fought hard for it,” coach Peter Laviolette said. “I really liked our game tonight.”

Also Friday:

Sharks 7, Flames 4: Evander Kane recorded his first career four-goal game in a win for the Sharks.

Senators 3, Stars 2: OTTAWA, Ontario — Mike Hoffman scored at 3:26 of overtime to lift Ottawa to its third straight win.

Capitals 6, Islanders 3: WASHINGTON — T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom and Matt Niskanen scored as the Washington Capitals swept a home-and-home set against New York.

Ducks 4, Red Wings 2: ANAHEIM, Calif. — Corey Perry scored a tiebreaking goal late in the second period and John Gibson made 28 saves to lift Anaheim.

Wild 4, Golden Knights 2: LAS VEGAS — Jason Zucker, the only NHL player raised in Nevada, scored a goal and assisted on another to lead Minnesota. Vegas has lost four straight at home.