New York R 3 New Jersey 0 Final
New York R gats a big win vs their rivals. Pavel Buchnevich had a goal (16) and assist, Adam Fox had two assists, while Artemi Panarin (13) and Mika Zibanejad (15) both scored for the Rangers. Kappo Kakko’s four game point streak ended. Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves for his first career NHL shutout. New York R has a three game point streak. The only lineup change was for New Jersey as Jonas Siegenthaler who made his trade, Nico Hischier, and Nick Merkley replaced Sami Vatanen who was recently claimed off waivers, Marian Studenic, and Pavel Zacha. New Jersey was shutout for the second time this year. Jesper Bratt’s five game point streak ended. Mackenzie Blackwood made 17 saves in his third consecutive start. New Jersey has lost three straight and lost seven of their last eight games.
New York R is 5th in the East 20-16-6 record, 46 points, 4 points back of a playoff spot, 42 games played.
New Jersey is 7th in the East 14-21-6 record, 34 points, 16 points back of a playoff spot, 41 games played.
Boston 3 Buffalo 2 Final/SO
Boston recovers to beat Buffalo in a must need win. Craig Smith had a goal (9) and assist David Krejci (3) also scored in regulation while Charlie Coyle and Jake Debrusk each scored in the shootout. Craig Smith has a five game point streak (3G-5A-8P). Jeremy Swayman made 21 saves in his third start in the last four games. Boston has a point in five of their last seven games. Each team had lineup changes for Boston Curtis Lazar, Taylor Hall and Mike Reilly made their Bruins debut’s after being traded for, as well as Kevin Miller and Charlie Mcavoy replaced Karson Kuhlman, Anton Blidh, Steven Kampfer, Jack Ahcan, and Jacob Zboril while Anders Bjork who made his Sabers debut replaced Tobias Reider. Colin Miller (4) and Rasmus Dahlin (4) each scored for Buffalo. Linus Ullmark made 3 saves before being replaced due to injury by Dustin Tokarski who made 29 saves in relief. Buffalo has a point in seven of their last nine games.
Boston is 4th in the East 22-12-6 record, 50 points, 4 points above the playoff line, 40 games played.
Buffalo is 8th in the East 10-25-7 record, 27 points, 23 points back of a playoff spot, 42 games played.
Washington 6 Philadelphia 1 Final
Washington pummels the Flyers to take top spot and be the first team to 60 points in the East. Connor Sheary had a goal (11) and two assists, Tom Wilson (11), Niklas Backstrom (14), Alex Ovechkin (22), and Anthony Mantha (12) who scored in his first game with Washington each had a goal and assist, John Carlson had two assists, while Carl Hagelin (5) also scored for Washington. Alex Ovechkin (3G-2A-5P) and T.J Oshie (3G-4A-7P) each have four game point streaks. Ilya Samsonov made 29 saves in his second start in the last five games. Washington is on a three game winning streak. Each team had lineup changes for Washington Anthony Mantha who made his Caps debut replaced Jacob Vrana who was traded away and Philadelphia replaced Philipe Myers with Sam Morin. Sean Couturier (13) was the lone goal scorer for Philadelphia. Brian Elliott made 26 saves in his second start in the last three games. Philadelphia has lost four of their last five games.
Washington is 1st in the East 28-11-4 record, 60 points, 14 points above the playoff line, 43 games played.
Philadelphia is 6th in the 19-17-6 record 44 points, 6 points back of a playoff spot, 42 games played.
Calgary 3 Toronto 2 Final/OT
Calgary outlasts first place Toronto in overtime. Elias Lindholm (11) and Johnny Gaudreau (15) each had a goal and assist, while Juuso Valimaki (2) also scored for Calgary. Mikael Backlund has a four game point streak (2G-4A-6P). Jacob Markstrom made 24 saves in his fifth start in the last six games. Calgary has now won back to back games. Each team had lineup changes for Toronto Scott Sabourin who played for the first time this year replaced Jason Spezza and for Calgary Josh Leivo replaced Sam Bennett who was recently traded. Zach Hyman had a goal (15) and assist, John Tavares has two assists, while Alex Kerfoot (7) also scored for Toronto. Zach Hyman extended his point streak to six games (3G-6A-9P) while Auston Matthews five game point streak ended. David Rittich made 25 saves in his Maple Leafs debut after being acquired in a trade. Have lost back to back games.
Toronto is 1st in the North 28-11-4 record, 60 points, 21 points above the playoff line, 43 games played.
Calgary is 5th in the North 18-21-3 record, 39 points, 6 points back of a playoff spot, 42 games played.
Nashville 7 Tampa Bay 2 Final
Nashville puts up a converted touchdown on Tampa in the win. Victor Arvidsson had two goals (9 and 10), Roman Josi had a goal (5) and two assists, Ryan Johansen and Rem Pitlick each had two assists, while Colton Sissons (7), Rocco Grimaldi (9), Mikael Granlund (11) and Tanner Jeannot (1) who scored his first NHL goal all scored for Nashville. Juuse Saros made 21 saves in his seventh start in the last eight games. Nashville won for the fifth time in their last six games. The only lineup change was for Tampa Bay as Ben Thomas and Cal Foote we’re replaced by David Savard, Luke Schenn and Mitchell Stephens as Tampa returned to using 18 skaters. Brayden Point (17) and Yanni Gourde (15) each scored for Tampa Bay. Curtis McElhinney made 15 saves in his first start since Mar 30. Tampa Bay has lost three of their last five games.
Tampa Bay is T1st in the Central 28-12-2 record, 58 points, 13 points above the playoff line, 42 games played.
Nashville is 4th in the Central 24-19-1 record, 49 points, 4 points above the playoff line, 44 games played.
Florida 3 Dallas 2 Final/OT
Florida gets a overtime win over the hurting Stars. Frank Vatrano (14), Radko Gudas (1), and Alex Barkov (18), each scored for Florida. Chris Driedger made 24 saves in his fourth start in the last seven games. Florida ended their three game losing streak. Each team had lineup changes for Dallas Tanner Kero, Mark Pysyk and Sami Vatanen who was claimed off waivers replaced Roope Hintz, Joel L’Esperance, and Andrej Sekera while Florida replaced Mats Kierstad, Kevin Connauton, and Carter Verhaeghe with Marcus Nutivaara, Anthony Duclair and Owen Tippett. Jason Robertson has a goal (12) and a assist, Jamie Benn had two assists, while Joe Pavelski (16) also scored for Dallas. Anton Khudobin made 28 saves in his fourth consecutive start. Dallas has a four game point streak.
Florida is T1st in the Central 27-12-4 record, 58 points, 13 points above the playoff line, 43 games played.
Dallas is 6th in the Central 15-14-12 record, 42 points, 7 points back of a playoff spot, 41 games played.
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