Detroit 5 Tampa Bay 1 Final
Detroit destroyed and shocked the better Lightning. Vladsilav Namestnikov, Anthony Mantha, and Luke Glendening each had two assists, while Dylan Larkin (7), Valtteri Filppula (3), Michael Rasmussen (2), Marc Staal (3), and Darren Helm (2) each scored for Detroit. Thomas Greiss made 27 saves in his fourth consecutive game. Detroit has a point in four game their last five games. Each team had lineup changes for Detroit Chirstan Djoos replaced Robbi Fabbri and for Tampa Bay Ben Thomas who made his NHL debut took out Andreas Borgman. Victor Hedman (7) was the lone goal scorer for Tampa Bay. Christopher Gibson made 13 saves in his first NHL start of the year. Tampa Bay has lost four of their last six games.
Tampa Bay is 2nd in the Central 26-10-2 record, 54 points, 15 points above the playoff line, 38 games played.
Detroit is 8th in the Central 13-22-5 record, 31 points, 10 points back of a playoff spot, 40 games played.
Washington 5 New Jersey 4 Final
Washington retakes top spot in the East with the victory over New Jersey.
Alex Ovechkin had a goal (19) and two assists, Evgeny Kuznetsov had a goal (7) and assist, Brandon Dillon and Dmitry Orlov each had two assists, while T.J.Oshie (11) Connor Sheary (8), and Carl Hagelin (4) each scored for Washington. Ilya Samsonov made 35 saves in his fourth start in the last six games. Washington has won five of their last seven games. The only lineup change was for New Jersey as Nick Merkley took out Kyle Palmeri. Ryan Murray had three assists, Travis Zajac scored twice (6 and 7), Nick Merkley had two assists, while Yegor Sharangovich (8) and Jesper Bratt (4) each scored for New Jersey. Mackenzie Blackwood made 14 saves in his fourth consecutive start. New Jersey’s three game point streak ended yesterday.
Washington is 1st in the East 25-9-4 record, 54 points, 15 points above the playoff line, 38 games played.
New Jersey is 7th in the East 13-17-6 record, 32 points, 9 points back of a playoff spot, 36 games played.
Florida 3 Columbus 0 Final
Florida shutout Columbus and now have the most points in the league. Alex Barkov had a goal (14) and assist, Mackenzie Weegar had two assists, while Frank Vatrano (13) and Gustav Forsling (3) each scored for Florida. Both Alex Barkov (2G-4A-6P) and Gustav Forsling (1G-3A-4P). Chris Driedger made 32 saves in his second shutout of the year. Florida is on a six game winning streak. Each team had lineup changes for Columbus Jack Roslovic and Mikhail Grigorenko took out Zac Dalpe and Dean Kukan and for Florida Anton Stralman took out Marcus Nutivaara. Columbus was shutout for a fourth time this year. Jonas Korpisalo made 32 saves in his first start since recovering from an injury. Columbus is on a three game losing streak.
Florida is 1st in the Central 26-9-4 record, 56 points, 17 points above the playoff line, 39 games played.
Columbus is T6th in the Central 14-18-8 record, 36 points, 5 points back of a playoff spot, 40 games played.
Carolina 1 Dallas 0 Final
Carolina keeps pace with Florida for top spot in the Central. Jordan Martinook (2) was the lone goal scorer for Carolina. Vincent Trocheck now has a ten game point streak (5G-8A-13P). Petr Mrazek made 28 saves in his first game back from injury. Carolina has won two games in their last three games. The only lineup change was for Dallas as Roope Hintz and Nick Caamano replaced Radek Faksa and Jason Dickinson. Dallas was shutout for the third time this season. John Klingberg’s six game point streak and Roope Hintz’s seven game point streak ended. Jake Oettinger made 37 saves in the second half of a back to back. Dallas’s three game point ended.
Carolina is 3rd in the Central 25-9-3 record, 53 points, 14 points above the playoff line, 37 games played.
Dallas is T6th in the Central 13-13-10 record, 36 points, 5 points back of a playoff spot, 36 games played.
Arizona 3 Anaheim 2 Final/OT
Arizona extends their lead in the wild card race with the overtime victory. Jaycob Chychrun had a Hat Trick (10,11 and 12) for all Arizona’s goals. Nick Schmaltz has a five game point streak (2G-4A-6P) and Alex Goligoski had a four game point streak (0G-4A-4P). Adin Hill made 18 saves in his sixth consecutive start. Arizona has won five of their last six games. The only lineup change was for Anaheim Sam Carrick, David Backes, and Johan Larsson replaced Ryan Getzlaf, Troy Terry, and Ben Hutton. Sam Carrick (1) and Derek Grant (4) each scored for Anaheim. Josh Gibson returned from injury and made 28 saves in the loss. Anaheim is on a three game losing streak.
Arizona is 4th in the West 18-15-5 record, 41 points, 3 points above the playoff line, 38 games played.
Anaheim is 8th in the West 11-21-7 record, 29 points, 12 points back of a playoff spot, 39 games played.
Toronto 4 Calgary 2 Final
Toronto extended their lead for top spot in the North. John Tavares (11) and Austin Matthews (25) each had a goal and assist, William Nylander had two assists, while Alex Galchenyuk (2) and Mike Reilly (4) also scored for Toronto. Micheal Hutchinson made 32 saves in his second start in the last four games. Toronto is on a three game winning streak and seven game point streak. The only lineup change was for Calgary as Mikeal Backlund and Nikita Nesterov replaced Josh Leivo and Jusso Valimaki. Joakim Nordstrom (1) and Andrew Mangiapane were the lone goal scorers for Calgary. David Rittich made 26 saves in his third start in the last four games. Calgary is on a three game losing streak and have lost seven of their last eight games.
Toronto is 1st in the North 25-10-3 record, 53 points, 18 points above the playoff line, 38 games played.
Calgary is T6th in the North 16-20-3 record, 35 points, 6 points back of a playoff spot, 39 games played.
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