New York I 3 Philadelphia 2 Final/SO
New York retakes top spot in the East with the win. Brock Nelson (15) and Jordan Eberle (14) each scored in regulation while Brock Nelson also scored in the shootout for New York. Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves in his second start in the last three games. New York is on a four game winning streak. Each team made lineup changes for Philadelphia Robert Hagg replaced Philippe Myers and New York put in new acquisitions Kyle Palmeri and Travis Zajac replaced Kiefer Bellows and Oliver Wahlstrom. Nicolas Aube Kubel (3) and Jacob Voracek (7) each scored for Philadelphia. Travis Konecny has a four game point streak (1G-4A-5P). Carter Hart made 21 saves in his third start in the last four games. Philadelphia has lost three of their last four games.
New York I is 1st in the East 26-10-4 record, 56 points, 14 points above the playoff line, 40 games played.
Philadelphia is 5th in the East 18-15-6 record, 42 points, 6 points back of a playoff spot, 39 games played.
Winnipeg 4 Montreal 2 Final
Winnipeg beats Montreal in their first game without Wheeler. Kyle Connor had two assists, while Josh Morrissey (3), Trevor Lewis (2), Nikolai Ehlers (16), and Andrew Copp (13) all scored for Winnipeg. Connor Hellebuyck made 36 saves in his fifth consecutive start. Winnipeg has a three game point streak. The only lineup changes was for Winnipeg as Jansen Harkins replaced Blake Wheeler. Jesper Kotkaniemi has two assists, while Philip Danault (4) and Paul Byron (4) each scored for Montreal. Jake Allen made 23 saves in his second consecutive start. Montreal has lost three of their last four games.
Winnipeg is 3rd in the North 24-13-3 record, 51 points, 16 points above the playoff line, 40 games played.
Montreal is 4th in the North 17-11-9 record, 43 points, 8 points above the playoff line, 37 games played.
New Jersey 6 Buffalo 3 Final
New Jersey won their first game aince trading Kyle Palmeri and Travis Zajac. Yegor Sharangovich (9), Janne Kuokkanen (6) and Jack Hughes (8) each had a goal and two assists,
Pavel Zacha had two goals (9 and 10), Ty Smith and Jesper Bratt each had two assists, while Jesper Boqvist (1) also scored for New Jersey. Aaron Dell made 24 Saves in his first start since Mar 2. New Jersey ended their four game losing streak. The only lineup change was for New Jersey as Jesper Boqvist replaced Travis Zajac who was recently traded. Victor Olofsson (11), Tage Thompson (3) and Jeff Skinner (4) each scored for Buffalo. Casey Mittelstadt’s four game point streak ended. Linus Ullmark made 32 saves in his sixth start in the last seven games. Buffalo’s 5 game point streak ended.
New Jersey is 7th in the East 14-18-6 record, 34 points, 14 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.
Buffalo is 8th in the East 9-24-6 record, 24 points, 24 points back of a playoff spot, 39 games played.
Tampa Bay 6 Columbus 4 Final
Tampa Bay gets a much needed win against Columbus. Yanni Gourde had four assists. Blake Coleman (8) and Barclay Goodrow (6) each had a goal and two assists, Ryan McDonagh scored twice (3 and 4 ), while Steven Stamkos (17) and Ross Colton (6) also scored for Tampa Bay. Andrei Vasilevskiy made 32 saves in his fourth start in the last five games. Tampa Bay has won threes of their last five games.Each team had lineup changes for Columbus Stefan Matteau and Dean Kukan replaced Boone Jenner and David Savard as for Tampa Bay Erik Cernak replaced Luke Schenn. Jack Roslovic had a goal (8) and two assists, while Michael Del Zotto (3), Zach Wereinski (7), and Max Domi (7) each scored for Columbus. Jonas Korpisalo made 3 saves on 6 shots before being pulled for Elvis Merzlikins who made 21 saves in relief. Columbus has lost four of their last five games.
Tampa Bay is T2nd in the Central 27-11-2 record, 56 points, 15 points above the playoff line, 40 games played.
Columbus is T6th in the Central 14-14-10 record, 38 points, 7 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.
Pittsburgh 5 New York R 2 Final
Pittsburgh earns a spilt of the two game set with the win. Jason Zucker (6), Evan Rodrigues (5), Radim Zohorna (2), and Kris Letang (7) each had a goal and assist, while Mark Jankowski (4) also scored for the Penguins. Mike Matheson had his four game point streak end but Jake Guentzel has a four game point streak (3G-3A-6P). Tristan Jarry made 22 saves in his second consecutive start. Pittsburgh has won six of their last eight games. The only lineup change was for New York R Brett Howden replaced Philip Di Giuseppe. Colin Blackwell (11) and Kevin Rooney (6) each scored for New York R. Artemi Panarin had his four game point streak end but Adam Fox (3G-19A-22P). Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves in his fifth consecutive start. New York R has lost their second game in the last three games.
Pittsburgh is 3rd in the East 25-13-2 record, 52 points, 10 points above the playoff line, 40 games played.
New York R is 6th in the East 18-16-5 record, 41 points, 7 points back of a playoff spot, 39 games played.
Carolina 3 Florida 0 Final
Carolina takes top spot in the Central from Florida with the win. Vincent Trocheck (16) and Martin Necas (10) each had a goal and assist, while Sebastian Aho (16) also scored for Carolina. Vincent Trocheck now has a twelve game point streak (7G-10A-17P). Alex Nedeljkovic made 24 saves in his first start since last Saturday. Carolina is on a three game winning streak. The only lineup change was for Florida as Brady Keeper and Marcus Nutivaara replaced Anton Stralman and Riley Stillman who was recently traded. Florida was shutout for the third time this season . Chris Driedger made 19 saves in his fourth start in the last seven games. Florida has lost back to back games.
Carolina is 1st in the Central 27-9-3 record, 57 points, 16 points above the playoff line, 39 games played.
Florida is T2nd in the Central 26-11-4 record, 56 points, 15 points above the playoff line, 41 games played.
Boston 4 Washington 2 Final
Boston keeps Washington from gaining in the race for top spot in the East. Bead Marchand (19) and Craig Smith (7) each had a goal and assist, while Anton Blidh (1) and Jermey Lauzon (1) each scored for Boston. Patrice Bergeron has a six game point streak (5G-3A-8P). Jermey Swayman made 31 saves in his second consecutive game. Boston has a four game point streak. Each team had one lineup change Boston Anton Blidh replaced Trent Fredric while Washington replaced Daniel Sprong with Daniel Carr. T.J Oshie had a goal (12) and assist, John Carlson had two assists, while Alex Ovechkin (20) also scored for Washington. Ilya Samsonov made 28 saves in his third start in the last five games. Washington has lost four of their last six games.
Washington is 2nd in the East 25-11-4 record, 54 points, 12 points above the playoff line, 40 games played.
Boston is 4th in the East 21-10-6 record, 48 points, 7 points above the playoff line, 37 games played.
Edmonton 3 Ottawa 1 Final
Edmonton moves closer to Toronto with the victory. Drew Shore (4), Kailer Yamamoto (8), and Jesse Puljujarvi (9) each scored for Edmonton. Mike Smith made 39 Saves in his third start in the last four games. Edmonton has a four game point streak. Each team had lineup changes for Edmonton Garnet Haas replaced Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and for Ottawa Erik Gudbranson, Erik Brannstrom, and Michael Amadio replaced Brayden Coburn Josh Brown and Ryan Dzingel. Connor Brown (12) had the lone goal for Ottawa. Connor Brown has a six game point streak (6G-1A-7P) and Mike Reilly has a five game point streak (0G-5A-5P). Anton Forsberg made 20 saves in his fourth start in the last six games. Ottawa is on a three game losing streak.
Edmonton is 2nd in the North 25-14-2 record, 52 points, 17 points above the playoff line, 41 games played.
Ottawa is 7th in the North 13-24-4 record, 30 points, 13 points back of a playoff spot, 41 games played.
Nashville 7 Detroit 1 Final
Nashville extends their lead for the last playoff spot with the win. Victor Arvidsson had a Hat Trick (6,7 and 8), Eric Haula (4) and Nick Cousins (4) each have a goal and assist, Colton Sissons, Mattias Ekholm, and Ben Harpur each had two assists, while Mikael Granlund (10) and Yakov Trenin (3) also scored for Nashville. Jusse Saros made 25 saves in his seventh start in the last eight games. Nashville has won nine of their last ten games. Each team had lineup changes for Detroit Sam Gagner replaced Frans Nielsen and for Nashville David Ferrance who made his NHL debut, Tyler Lewington, and Victor Arvidsson replaced Dante Fabbro, Rem Pitlick, and Elli Tolvanen. Darren Helm (3) was the lone goal scorer for Detroit. Adam Erne now has a five game point streak (3G-2A-5P). Jonathan Bernier made 25 saves in his first game back from injury. Detroit has lost five of their last six games.
Nashville is 4th in the Central 22-18-1 record, 45 points, 4 points above the playoff line, 41 games played.
Detroit is 8th in the Central 13-23-6 record, 32 points, 13 points back of a playoff spot, 42 games played.
Dallas 5 Chicago 1 Final
Dallas gains in the wildcard race with the win. Roope Hintz had a goal (12) and three assists, Blake Comeau scored twice (2 and 3), Jamie Benn had two assists, while Jason Robertson (9) and Miro Heiskanen (6) also scored for Dallas. Anton Khudobin made 38 saves in his first game in a week. Dallas has won three of their last five games. The only lineup change was for Dallas Joel L’Esperance replaced Justin Dowling. Dominik Kubalik (14) was the only goal scorer for Chicago. Kevin Lankinen made 29 saves in his fifth consecutive start. Chicago has lost three of their last four games.
Chicago is 5th in the Central 18-18-5 record, 41 points, 4 points back of a playoff spot, 41 games played.
Dallas is T6th in the Central 14-14-10 record, 38 points, 7 points back of a playoff spot, 38 games played.
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