Tag: NHL Eastern Conference
Bruins keep Penguins in check, tighten East race in 3-1 win
<p>PITTSBURGH — Tuukka Rask turned aside 25 shots and the Boston Bruins edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Tuesday night to tighten the playoff...
Lafreniere, Zibanejad help Rangers top Sabres, 3-1
<p>NEW YORK — Alexis Lafreniere scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the New York Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on...
Sharangovich gives Devils wild win, end 10-game skid
<p>NEWARK, N.J. — Yegor Sharangovich scored the go-ahead goal at 12:36 of the third period and the New Jersey Devils snapped a 10-game winless...
Merzlikins shuts out Red Wings, Blue Jackets win in shootout
<p>COLUMBUS, Ohio — Patrik Laine and Oliver Bjorkstrand scored in a shootout and the Columbus Blue Jackets snapped a nine-game losing streak with a...
Panthers rally past Predators 7-4, clinch playoff spot
<p>NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Jonathan Huberdeau had two goals and three assists, and the Florida Panthers rallied for a 7-4 victory over the Nashville Predators...
Bruins keep Penguins in check, tighten East race in 3-1 win
PITTSBURGH — Tuukka Rask turned aside 25 shots and the Boston Bruins edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-1 on Tuesday night to tighten the playoff...
Sprong scores early, Capitals shut out Islanders 1-0
WASHINGTON — Daniel Sprong scored 1:29 in for his third goal in two games, Vitek Vanecek made 18 saves and the Washington Capitals shut...
Lightning clinch playoff spot with 6-3 victory over Chicago
<p>CHICAGO — Alex Killorn had a power-play goal and scored into an empty net, and the Tampa Bay Lightning defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 7-4...
Lafreniere, Zibanejad help Rangers top Sabres, 3-1
NEW YORK — Alexis Lafreniere scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, and the New York Rangers beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 on...
Florida clinches a playoff berth, and starts thinking bigger
<p>MIAMI — It’s almost been a rite of spring for Jonathan Huberdeau. Another season for the Florida Panthers ends without a playoff berth, and...