Stars win Central Division, clinch No. 1 seed in Western Conference

The Dallas Stars clinched the top seed in the Western Conference and first place in the Central Division by virtue of the St. Louis Blues' loss to the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.

The Stars earned a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators minutes after the Capitals defeated the Blues 5-1 to give Dallas home-ice advantage for the first three rounds of the Stanley Cup playoffs.

It's the first division title for the Stars since 2005-06.

Dallas finished the regular season with 109 points, while St. Louis ended their 82-game schedule with 107 points and second place in the Central.

The Stars will face the Minnesota Wild in the first round, and the Blues will meet the Chicago Blackhawks.