Montreal 4 Ottawa 1 Final
Montreal kills Ottawa to extend their lead in the playoff race. Philip Danault (3) and Brendan Gallagher (14) had a goal and assist, Thomas Tatar and Jake Evans each had two assists, while Corey Perry (7) and Paul Byron (3) also scored for Montreal. Thomas Tatar now has a five game point streak (2G-5A-7P). Jake Allen made 22 saves in his first start since Mar 19. Montreal now has a three game winning streak and five game point streak. Neither team had any lineup changes. Connor Brown (8) had the lone goal for Ottawa. Filip Gustavsson made 34 saves in his third start in the last four games. Ottawa’s six game point streak came to an end today.
Montreal is 4th in the North 16-8-9 record, 41 points, 6 points above the playoff line, 33 games played.
Ottawa is 7th in the North 12-21-4 record, 28 points, 13 points back of a playoff spot, 37 games played.
New York R 3 Buffalo 2 Final/OT
New York is now just 3 points back of a playoff spot with the win. Artemi Panarin had two assists, while Colin Blackwell (9), Filip Chytil (7) and Mika Zibanejad (12) each scored for New York R. Ryan Strome has a eleven game point streak. Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves in his fourth start in the last five games. The Rangers have won five of their last seven games. The only lineup change was for Buffalo as Rasmus Asplund replaced Curtis Lazar. Tage Thompson (2) and Rasmus Asplund (3) each scored for Buffalo. Kyle Okposo had his five game point streak snapped today. Dustin Tokarski made 44 saves in his first start in a week. Buffalo now has a three game point streak.
New York R is T5th in the East 17-15-4 record, 38 points, 3 points back of a playoff spot, 36 games played.
Buffalo is 8th in the East 7-23-6 record, 20 points, 21 points back of a playoff spot, 36 games played.
Tampa Bay 3 Columbus 2 Final
Tampa Bay earns a split of their two game set with the win. Brayden Point scored twice (14 and 15), while Ross Colton (3) also scored for Tampa Bay. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 36 saves in his seventh start in the last nine games. Tampa Bay ended their three game losing streak. Each team had one lineup change for Tampa Bay Ryan Mcdonagh replaced Jan Rutta and for Columbus Riley Nash came in for Kevin Stenlund. Zach Wereinski (5) and Eric Robinson (5) each had a goal and assist, while Max Domi had two assists for Columbus. Elvis Merzlikins made 31 saves in his fourth consecutive start. Columbus has lost five of their last six games.
Tampa Bay is T1st in the Central 25-9-2 record, 52 points, 13 points above the playoff line, 36 games played.
Columbus is 6th in the Central 14-16-8 record, 36 points, 3 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.
Pittsburgh 4 Boston 1 Final
Pittsburgh moves into a three way tie for top spot in the East with the victory. Zach Aston-Reese (8), Michael Matheson (3), Jason Zucker (5), and Jake Guentzel (15) each scored for Pittsburgh. Jarred McCann had his four game point streak end. Casey Desmith made 30 saves in his third start in the last four games. Pittsburgh is on a five game winning streak and a seven game point streak. The only lineup change was for Pittsburgh as Brandon Tanev replaced Colton Sceviour. Brad Marchand (14) was the lone goal scorer for Boston. Dan Vladar made 19 saves in his third start of the season. Boston has lost three of their last five games.
Pittsburgh is T1st in the East 24-11-2 record, 50 points, 12 points above the playoff line, 37 games played.
Boston is 4th in the East 18-10-5 record, 41 points, 3 points above the playoff line, 33 games played.
Florida 3 Detroit 2 Final/OT
Florida is now tied for the league lead in points with the win. Frank Vatrano had a goal (11) and assist, Carter Verhaeghe had two assists, while Alex Wenneberg (8) and Noel Acciari (4) each scored for Florida. Jonathan Huberdeau has a four game point streak (3G-3A-6P). Chris Dridger made 25 saves in his second start in the last three games. Florida now has a four game winning streak. Each team had lineup changes for Florida Ryan Lomberg replaced Anthony Duclair and for Detroit Troy Stecher replaced Christian Djoos. Patrick Nemeth had two assists, while Adam Erne (7) and Anthony Mantha (10) each scored for Detroit. Thomas Greiss made 33 saves in his first start in a week. Detroit has lost five of their last seven games.
Florida is T1st in the Central 24-9-4 record, 52 points, 13 points above the playoff line, 37 games played.
Detroit is 8th in the Central 12-21-5 record, 29 points, 10 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.
New York I 8 Washington 4 Final
New York doubles up on Washington to tie them for top spot in the East. Matthew Barzal had a Hat Trick (11,12 and 13) and two assists, Jordan Eberle had two goals (12 and 13) and a assist, Josh Bailey scored (6) and had two assists, Brock Nelson had a goal (13) and a assist, Scott Mayfield had two assists, while Casey Cizikas (7) also scored for New York I. Semyon Varlamov made 18 saves in his his fourth consecutive game. The Islanders have won four of their last six games. The only lineup change was for New York as Noah Dobson replaced Thomas Hickey. John Carlson scored twice (8 and 9), Daniel Sprong had a goal (7) and assist, while T.J.Oshie (10) also scored for Washington. T.J.Oshie (3G-3A-6P) and Niklas Backstrom (1G-3A-4P) each have four game point streaks. Ilya Samsonov started then went off for pro cautionary reasons and Vanacek let in 2 goals on 9 shots in 16:30 minutes before Samsonov came back and stopped 18 of 24 shots. Washington has lost back to back games.
Washington is T1st in the East 23-9-4 record, 50 points, 12 points above the playoff line, 36 games played.
New York I is T1st in the East 23-10-4 record, 50 points, 12 points above the playoff line, 37 games played.
Carolina 4 Chicago 3 Final
Carolina scores late to defeat the Blackhawks. Warren Foegele scored twice (7 and 8), Vincent Trocheck (14) Jesper Fast (5) each had a goal and assist, while Dougie Hamilton and Jordan Staal each had two assists. Vincent Trocheck has a eight game point streak (5G-6A-11P). James Reimer made 22 saves in his second start in the last three games. Carolina has won four of the last five games. Neither team had any lineup changes. Dominik Kubalik (12), Brandon Hagel (5), and Dylan Strome (7) each scored for Chicago. Patrick Kane’s five game point streak ended. Kevin Lankinen made 27 saves in his fifth start in the last six games. Chicago has lost three of their last four games.
Carolina is 3rd in the Central 24-8-3 record, 51 points, 12 points above the playoff line, 35 games played.
Chicago is T4th in the Central 17-16-5 record, 39 points, tied for last playoff spot, 38 games played.
Dallas 4 Nashville 1 Final
Dallas gains on Nashville for the last playoff spot. Joe Pavelski had two assists, while Esa Lindell (4), Jason Robertson (8), Jamie Benn (6) and Miro Heiskanen (5) each scored for Dallas. John Klingberg has a five game point streak (1G-4A-5P) and Roope Hintz has a seven game point streak (4G-5A-9P). Anton Khudobin made 21 saves in his sixth start in the last eight games. Dallas has a point in four of the last five games. The only lineup change was for Dallas as Andrej Sekera replaced Mark Pysyk. Colton Sissons (5) scored the lone goal for Nashville. Elli Tolvanen has his six game point streak come to an end. Jusse Saros made 27 saves in his seventh start in the last nine games. Nashville’s six game winning streak ended.
Nashville is T4th in the Central 19-18-1 record, 39 points, tied for last playoff spot, 38 games played.
Dallas is 7th in the Central 12-12-10 record, 34 points, 5 points back of a playoff spot, 34 games played.
Minnesota 3 Vegas 2 Final/SO
Minnesota outlasts Vegas to gain on them for first in the West. Kirill Kirill Kaprizov has a goal (13) and a assist, while Jarred Spurgeon (4) also scored for Minnesota. Kevin Fiala has a four game point streak (1G-4A-5P). Cam Talbot made 35 saves in his sixth start in the last eight games. Minnesota has a point in five of their last six games. Each team had lineup changes for Minnesota Nico Sturm was replaced by Kyle Rau and for Vegas Chandler Stephenson and Zach Whitecloud we’re replaced by Dylan Coghlan as Vegas used 16 players. William Karlsson (10) and Brayden Mcnabb (1) each scored for Vegas. Shea Theodore has a four game point streak (1G-4A-5P). Robin Lehner made 35 saves in his fourth game back from injury. Vegas has lost three of their last five games.
Vegas is T1st in the West 23-8-4 record, 50 points, 13 points above the playoff line, 35 games played.
Minnesota is 3rd in the West 22-11-2 record, 46 points, 9 points above the playoff line, 35 games played.
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