Daniel Sedin scores as Canucks beat Blackhawks 3-1 for 5th straight Northwest Division crown

Vancouver Canucks right wing Zack Kassian (9) celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with teammate Daniel Sedin (22) and Henrik Sedin (33) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Vancouver, B.C. on Monday, April 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward) (The Associated Press)

Vancouver Canucks right wing Jannik Hansen (36) celebrates his goal past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) during the first period of their NHL hockey game in Vancouver, British Columbia, Monday, April 22, 2013. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Jonathan Hayward) (The Associated Press)

Daniel Sedin had a goal and an assist to help the Vancouver Canucks lock up their fifth straight Northwest Division title with a 3-1 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday night.

Jannik Hansen and Zack Kassian also scored for the Canucks, who won their eighth in a row at home and are guaranteed of home-ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Henrik Sedin added two assists and Cory Schneider made 24 saves for the Canucks, who have put some distance between themselves and slumping Minnesota in the past few weeks.

Daniel Carcillo scored for Chicago, which trailed 1-0 after the first period and 3-0 after the second. Cory Crawford made 29 saves as the NHL-leading Blackhawks made clinching first place overall a bit more difficult with a second straight loss.

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