NHL Game Reviews Apr 6

 Buffalo 5 New Jersey 3 Final

Buffalo is heating up with another win this time against. Casey Mittelstadt (4) and Rasmus Dahlin (3) each had a goal and assist, while Rasmus Ristolsinen (4), Brandon Montour (5), and Rasmus Asplund (4) also scored for Buffalo. Casey Mittelstadt has a four game point streak (3G-2A-5P). Linus Ullmark made 27 saves in his fifth start in the last six games. Buffalo now has a five game point streak. Each team had lineup changes for New Jersey Tyce Thompson who made his NHL debut replaces Jesper Boqvist and for Buffalo Matt Irwin replaced Taylor Hall. Jesper Bratt (5) and Pavel Zacha (8) each have a goal and assist, while Daemon Severson (3) also scored for New Jersey. Scott Wedgewood made 13 saves in his first start since Mar 26. New Jersey is on a four game losing streak. 

New Jersey is 7th in the East 13-18-6 record, 32 points, 14 points back of a playoff spot, 37 games played.

Buffalo is 8th in the East 9-23-6 record, 24 points, 22 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.



New York I 1 Washington 0 Final

New York draws even with Washington for first in the East with the victory. Brock Nelson (14) was the lone goal scorer for New York I. Semyon Varlamov made 29 saves in his fourth shutout of the year. New York I is on a three game winning streak. The only lineup change was for the Islanders as Kiefer Bellows replaced Ross Johnston. Washington was shutout for the first time this season. Vitek Vanacek made 38 saves in his fourth start in the last five games. Washington has lost three of their last five games.

Washington is T1st in the East 25-10-4 record, 54 points, 13 points above the playoff line, 39 games played.

New York I is T1st in the East 25-10-4 record, 54 points, 13 points above the playoff line, 39 games played.



Columbus 4 Tampa Bay 2 Final 

Columbus downs Tampa in a much needed win. Max Domi (6) and Jack Roslovic (7) each had a goal and assist, while Zac Dalpe (1) and Nick Foligno (7) each scored for Columbus.  Jonas Korpisalo made 36 saves in his second consecutive start. Columbus wins for only the second time in the last nine games. The only lineup change was for Columbus as Zac Dalpe replaced Riley Nash. Patrick Maroon had two assists, while Ross Colton (5) and Luke Schenn (1) also scored for Tampa Bay. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 26 saves in his sixth start in the last eight games. Tampa Bay has lost five of their last seven games. 

Tampa Bay is 3rd in the Central 26-11-2 record, 54 points, 13 points above the playoff line, 39 games played.

Columbus is 6th in the Central 15-18-8 record, 38 points, 5 points back of a playoff spot, 41 games played.



Carolina 5 Florida 2 Final 

Carolina is now one point back of Florida for top spot in the Central. Sebastian Aho had three assists, Jordan Staal had two goals (11 and 12), Vincent Trocheck had a goal (15) and assist, while Dougie Hamilton (5) and Jesper Fast (6) also scored for Carolina. Vincent Trocheck has a eleven game point streak (6G-9A-15P). Petr Mrazek made 34 saves in his second consecutive start. Carolina has won three of their last four games. The only lineup change was for Carolina as Brock McGinn was replaced by Morgan Geekie. Alex Barkov scored twice (15 and 16), while Carter Verhaeghe had two assists for Florida. Alex Barkov now has a five game point streak (4G-4A-8P). Sergei Bobrovsky made 31 saves in his third start in the last five games. Florida’s six game winning streak ended.

Florida is 1st in the Central 26-10-4 record, 56 points, 15 points above the playoff line, 40 games played.

Carolina is 2nd in the Central 26-9-3 record, 55 points, 14 points above the playoff line, 38 games played.



New York R 8 Pittsburgh 4 Final

New York keeps pace with Boston for the last playoff spot in the East. Artemi Panarin had a goal (12) and three assists, Adam Fox had a goal (5) and two assists, Colin Blackwell (10), Mika Zibanejad (13), Ryan Strome (12), Kappo Kakko (6) and Pavel Buchnevich (15) each had a goal and assist, Filip Chytil and Jacob Trouba had two assists, while Alexsi Lafreniere (6) also scored for the Rangers. Adam Fox has a eleven game point streak (3G-18A-21P) and Artemi Panarin has a four game point streak (4G-7A-11P). Igor Shsterkin made 41 saves in his fourth consecutive start. New York has a four game point streak. Each team had lineup changes for New York R Philip Di Giuseppe replaced Julien Gauthier and for Pittsburgh Radim Zohorna and Colton Sceviour replaced Anthony Angello and Brandon Tanev. Mike Matheson had a goal (4) and assist, Kris Letang and Mark Jankowski each had two assists, while Jarred McCann (10), Jake Guentzel (17), and Brian Dumoulin (1) all scored for Pittsburgh. Mike Matheson  has a four game point streak (2G-4A-6P). Tristan Jarry let in 4 goals on 11 shots before being replaced by Casey Desmith who made 10 saves in relief. Pittsburgh has lost back to back games.

Pittsburgh is 3rd in the East 24-13-2 record, 50 points, 9 points above the playoff line, 39 games played.

New York R is T5th in the East 18-15-5 record, 41 points, 5 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.



Boston 4 Philadelphia 2 Final 

Boston increases their lead for the last playoff spot with the win. Brad Marchand had a goal (18) and three assists, while Patrice Bergeron had a Hat Trick (13,14 and 15). Patrice Bergeron has a five game point streak (5G-2A-7P). Jeremy Swayman made 40 saves in his NHL debut. Boston is on a three game point streak. Each team had lineup changes for Boston Chris Wagner and Kevin Miller replaced Zach Senyshyn and Charlie Mcavoy as for Philadelphia Oskar Lindblom replaced Tanner Laczynski. Jacob Voracek had a goal (6) and assist, while Shayne Gostisbehere (6) also scored for Philadelphia. Carter Hart made 22 saves in his second start in the last three games. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games. 

Boston is 4th in the East 20-10-6 record, 46 points, 5 points above the playoff line, 36 games played.

Philadelphia is T5th in the East 18-15-5 record, 41 points, 5 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.



Nashville 3 Detroit 2 Final/SO

Nashville keeps ahead of the pack in the race for a playoff spot with the win. Roman Josi had two assists, while Luke Kunin (4) and Mikael Granlund (9) each scored for Nashville in regulation while Roman Josi and Ryan Johansen each scored in the shootout. Jusse Saros made 25 saves in seventh start in the last eight games. Nashville has won eight of their last nine games. Each team had one lineup change for Nashville Rem Pitlick replaced Victor Arvidsson and for Detroit Michael Rasmussen took out Patrick Nemeth. Danny Dekeyser (2) and Adam Erne (9) each scored for Detroit. Adam Erne has a four game point streak (3G-1A-4P). Thomas Greiss made 29 saves in his fourth consecutive start. Detroit has lost four of their last five games.

Nashville is 4th in the Central 21-18-1 record, 43 points, 2 points above the playoff line, 40 games played.

Detroit is 8th in the Central 13-22-6 record, 32 points, 11 points back of a playoff spot, 41 games played.



Chicago 4 Dallas 2 Final 

Chicago goes up three early and holds off Dallas for the win. Alex Debrincat (20) and Patrick Kane (14) each had a goal and assist, while Kirby Dach (1) and Dominik Kubalik (13) also scored for Chicago. Kevin Lankinen made 25 saves in his seventh start in the last eight games. Chicago has now lost four of their last six games. Each team had one lineup change for Chicago Vinne Hinostroza who made his Blackhawks debut  replaced Matthew Highmore and for Dallas Radek Faksa replaced Nick Caamano. Blake Comeau had two assists, while Andrew Cogliano (5) and Radek Faksa (5) each scored for Dallas. Jake Oettinger made 24 saves in his third consecutive start. Dallas has lost back to back games. 

Chicago is 5th in the Central 18-17-5 record, 41 points, 2 points back of a playoff spot, 40 games played.

Dallas is 7th in the Central 13-14-10 record, 36 points, 7 points back of a playoff spot, 37 games played.



Anaheim 5 San Jose 1 Final 

Anaheim outlasted the hot San Jose Sharks last Night. David Backes (3) and Nicolas Deslauriers (4) each had a goal and assist, while Issac Lundestrom (6), Max Comtois (11) and Adam Henrique (11) also scored for Anaheim. John Gibson made 34 saves in his second consecutive start. The Ducks ended their three game losing streak. Each team had lineup changes for Anaheim Troy Terry and Ben Hutton replaced Trevor Zegras and Johan Larsson while San Jose replaced Marc Edward Vlasic and Marcus Sorensen with Chirstan Jaros and Noah Gregor. Patrick Marleau (3) was the lone goal scorer for San Jose. Martin Jones made 29 saves in his fifth consecutive start. San Jose had their four game winning streak end.

San Jose is T5th in the West 17-17-4 record, 38 points, 5 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.

Anaheim is 8th in the West 12-21-7 record, 31 points, 12 points back of a playoff spot, 40 games played.

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