NHL Game Reviews Mar 28

 Washington 5 New York R 4 Final 

Washington is now in sole possession of 1st in the East with the win. T.J.Oshie had a goal (8) and two assists, Tom Wilson scored twice (8 and 9), Dimitry Orlov has two assists, while Alex Ovechkin (18) and Evgeny Kuznetsov (6) each have a goal for Washington. Ilya Samsonov made 16 saves in his sixth start in the last nine games. Washington is on a three game winning streak and has won ten of their last eleven games. The only lineup change was for New York R where Philip Di Giuseppe took out Brendan Lemieux. Colin Blackwell had two goals (7 and 8), Adam Fox and Kevin Rooney each had two assists, while Alexsi Lafreniere (5) and Chris Krider (17) also scored for New York R. Mika Zibanejad’s four game point streak ended while Adam Fox extended his point streak to seven games (1G-13A-14P) and Ryan Strome extended his point streak to nine games (2G-12A-14P). Keith Kinkaid made 17 saves in his third start in the last seven games. New York R has lost back to back games.

Washington is 1st in the East 23-7-4 record, 50 points, 14 points above the playoff line, 34 games played.

New York R is 6th in the East 15-15-4 record, 34 points, 5 points back of a playoff spot, 34 games played.



Detroit 4 Columbus 1 Final

Detroit stuns everyone by sweeping the two game set against Columbus. Evgeny Svechnikov (3), Micheal Rasmussen (1), Filip Hronek (2), and Vladsilav Namestnikov (6) all scored for Detroit. Calvin Pickard made 16 saves in his second consecutive start. Detroit has won back to back games. The only lineup change was for Columbus as Riley Nash replaced Stefan Matteau. Jack Roslovic (6) was the lone goal scorer for Columbus. Elvis Merzlikins made 25 saves in his third start in the last five games. Columbus is currently on a four game losing streak. 

Columbus is 6th in the Central 13-15-8 record, 34 points, 3 points back of a playoff spot, 36 games played.

Detroit is 8th in the Central 12-20-4 record, 28 points, 9 points back of a playoff spot, 36 games played.



Anaheim 3 St.Louis 2 Final/OT

Anaheim comes back to defeat St.Louis again. Max Jones had two assists, Cam Fowler (3), Adam Henrique (10) and Josh Manson (1) each scored for Anaheim. Anthony Stolarz made 38 saves in his first start of the season. Anaheim has now won back to back games. Each team had lineup changes for Anaheim Danton Heinen and Jacob Larsson replaced Trevor Zegras and Jamie Drysdale while for St.Louis Sammy Blais and Jake Walman replaced Mike Hoffman and Vince Dunn. Vladimir Tarasenko has a goal (2) and assist, while Ryan O’Reilly (12) also scored for St.Louis. Jordan Binnington made 21 saves in his fourth consecutive start. St.Louis is on a four game losing streak. 

St.Louis is 4th in the West 16-13-6 record, 38 points, 1 point above the playoff line, 35 games played. 

Anaheim is 8th in the West 11-19-6 record, 28 points, 10 points back of a playoff spot, 36 games played.



New Jersey 1 Boston 0 Final 

Boston lost and got shutout again by the Devils. Kyle Palmeri (7) got the lone goal for New Jersey. Mackenzie Blackwood made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season. New Jersey has won five of their last eight games. Each team had lineup changes for Boston Karson Kuhlman and Anton Bildh replaced Chris Wagner and Gregg Mckegg as for New Jersey Nick Merkley replaced Mikhail Maltsev. Boston was shutout for the fourth time this season. Jarslov Halak made 28 saves in his sixth start in the last nine games. Boston had their four game point streak come to an end.

Boston is 4th in the East 17-9-5 record, 39 points, 3 points above the playoff line, 31 games played.

New Jersey is 7th in the East 13-16-4 record, 30 points, 9 points back of a playoff spot, 33 games played.



Florida 4 Dallas 1 Final

Florida sweeps a big two game set against Dallas. Jonathan Huberdeau has two goals (12 and 13) and a assist, while Anthony Duclair (4) and Owen Tippett (5) each scored for Florida. Chris Dridger made 33 saves in only his third start in the last eleven games. Florida is on a two game winning streak. The only lineup change was for Dallas as Roope Hintz and Nick Caamano replaced Tanner Kero and Justin Dowling. Jason Robertson (6) scored the lone goal for Dallas. Roope Hintz has a five game point streak (3G-4A-7P). Jake Oettinger made 19 saves in his second start in the last three games. Dallas has lost four of their last five. 

Florida is 3rd in the Central 22-9-4 record,48 points, 11 points above the playoff line, 35 games played.

Dallas is 7th in the Central 11-12-9 record, 31 points, 6 points back of a playoff spot, 32 games played.



Nashville 3 Chicago 2 Final

Nashville has shockingly tied the Blackhawks for the last playoff spot with the win. Victor Arvidsson had a goal (5) and assist, while Calle Jarnkrok (10) and Roman Josi (3) also scored for Nashville. Elli Tolvanen has a five game point streak (2G-5A-7P). Pekka Rinne made 27 saves in his second start in the last seven games. Nashville is on a five game winning streak and have won seven of their last eight games. Each team had one lineup change for Nashville Matt Benning replaced Jeremy Daives and for Chicago Matthew Highmore replaced Dylan Strome. Alex Debrincat scores both goals (17 and 18) while Pius Suter also got two assists for Chicago. Pius Suter (3G-2A-5P) and Patrick Kane (1G-5A-6P) each have four game point streaks. Malcom Subban made 28 saves in his second start in the last nine games. Chicago has lost six of their last eight games.

Nashville is T4th in the Central 18-17-1 record, 37 points, tied for last playoff spot, 36 games played.

Chicago is T4th in the Central 16-15-5 record, 37 points, tied for last playoff spot, 36 games played.



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