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Namestnikov’s play is a rare bright spot for Jets

Jeff Hamilton 5 minute read 5:37 PM CDT

If the Winnipeg Jets have been the model for inconsistency over the last month – and they certainly have been, with just six wins over 14 games in March – then forward Vladislav Namestnikov has been among the few exceptions.

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Jets runway getting shorter

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Jets runway getting shorter

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With just seven games remaining in the regular season, and the Winnipeg Jets clinging to the final wild-card playoff spot in the Western Conference, it’s officially make-or-break time for the local NHL club.

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Jets defenceman Brenden Dillon: look in the mirror and be the best version of who you are.

Sharks prospect William Eklund undergoes shoulder surgery

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Sharks prospect William Eklund undergoes shoulder surgery

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks prospect William Eklund underwent surgery on his left shoulder and will miss the rest of this season.

The Sharks said Friday that Eklund had the operation to repair a torn labrum after he got hurt in an AHL game last week. The Sharks said Eklund is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp next season in September.

The 20-year-old Eklund is San Jose's top forward prospect after being drafted seventh overall in 2021. He spent most of this season in the minors, where he had 17 goals and 24 assists in 53 games for the San Jose Barracuda.

Eklund had a brief stint in the NHL in March with two goals and one assist in eight games for the Sharks.

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SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — San Jose Sharks prospect William Eklund underwent surgery on his left shoulder and will miss the rest of this season.

The Sharks said Friday that Eklund had the operation to repair a torn labrum after he got hurt in an AHL game last week. The Sharks said Eklund is expected to make a full recovery before the start of training camp next season in September.

The 20-year-old Eklund is San Jose's top forward prospect after being drafted seventh overall in 2021. He spent most of this season in the minors, where he had 17 goals and 24 assists in 53 games for the San Jose Barracuda.

Eklund had a brief stint in the NHL in March with two goals and one assist in eight games for the Sharks.

Canadiens sign goalie Dobes to entry-level deal

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Canadiens sign goalie Dobes to entry-level deal

The Canadian Press 1 minute read 2:36 PM CDT

The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie prospect Jakub Dobes to a two-year, entry-level contract.

The contract begins next season. Dobes also signed an American Hockey League contract to finish the 2022-23 campaign with Montreal's affiliate, the Laval Rocket.

Dobes, a 21-year-old from Ostrava, Czechia, posted a 2.31 goals-against average and a .918 save percentage in 40 games with Ohio State University in the NCAA this season.

The Canadiens selected Dobes in the fifth round of the 2020 NHL draft.

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Ohio State goaltender Jakub Dobes (44) during an NCAA hockey game against Minnesota on Friday, Oct. 28, 2022 in Columbus, Ohio. The Montreal Canadiens have signed goalie prospect Dobes to a two-year, entry-level contract. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Emilee Chinn

Canucks' Kuzmenko won't wear Pride jersey: coach

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Canucks' Kuzmenko won't wear Pride jersey: coach

Gemma Karstens-Smith, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Updated: 3:02 PM CDT

VANCOUVER - At least one Canucks player won't be wearing a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver holds its annual Pride night on Friday.

Coach Rick Tocchet said that, after discussions with his family, Russian winger Andrei Kuzmenko has opted not to don the special uniform ahead of the home game against the Calgary Flames.

“I'm not going to get into it because we don't know the deals that happen over there. So I respect his decision," Tocchet said.

Kuzmenko, 27, has become a fan favourite in his first NHL season due to his wide smile and outgoing personality.

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Vancouver Canucks' Andrei Kuzmenko celebrates after scoring during third period NHL hockey action against the St. Louis Blues Tuesday, March 28, 2023, in St. Louis. Coach Rick Tocchet says Canucks forward Kuzmenko won't wear a themed warm-up jersey when Vancouver hosts its annual Pride night on Friday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Jeff Roberson

Spooner back wearing Maple Leaf with baby in tow

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Spooner back wearing Maple Leaf with baby in tow

Donna Spencer, The Canadian Press 5 minute read 5:00 AM CDT

Natalie Spooner will play for Canada in a ninth women's world hockey championship, but this one feels different to her.

Less than four months after giving birth to son Rory, the 32-year-old forward from Toronto wasn't sure she'd be chosen to wear the Maple Leaf in nearby Brampton.

"The whole journey that I had been through and not really knowing if I was going to be able to make it back in time, not knowing if what I had done was enough … it was one of those times I had no clue which way it was going to go," Spooner told The Canadian Press.

Canada takes on Finland in a pre-tournament game Saturday at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont.

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Natalie Spooner will play for Canada in a ninth women's world hockey championship, but this one feels different to her.

Less than four months after giving birth to son Rory, the 32-year-old forward from Toronto wasn't sure she'd be chosen to wear the Maple Leaf in nearby Brampton.

"The whole journey that I had been through and not really knowing if I was going to be able to make it back in time, not knowing if what I had done was enough … it was one of those times I had no clue which way it was going to go," Spooner told The Canadian Press.

Canada takes on Finland in a pre-tournament game Saturday at the Gale Centre in Niagara Falls, Ont.

Chicago brings losing streak into matchup with New Jersey

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Chicago brings losing streak into matchup with New Jersey

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New Jersey Devils (47-20-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (24-45-6, eighth in the Central Division)

Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks play the New Jersey Devils after losing seven straight games.

Chicago is 24-45-6 overall and 14-21-3 in home games. The Blackhawks have allowed 269 goals while scoring 181 for a -88 scoring differential.

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New Jersey Devils (47-20-8, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (24-45-6, eighth in the Central Division)

Chicago; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Chicago Blackhawks play the New Jersey Devils after losing seven straight games.

Chicago is 24-45-6 overall and 14-21-3 in home games. The Blackhawks have allowed 269 goals while scoring 181 for a -88 scoring differential.

Wild visit the Golden Knights after Gaudreau’s 2-goal game

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Wild visit the Golden Knights after Gaudreau’s 2-goal game

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Minnesota Wild (44-22-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (46-22-6, first in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Vegas Golden Knights after Frederick Gaudreau's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Wild's 4-2 win.

Vegas is 46-22-6 overall and 22-15-1 at home. The Golden Knights are 41-3-2 in games they score three or more goals.

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Minnesota Wild (44-22-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (46-22-6, first in the Pacific Division)

Paradise, Nevada; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Wild visit the Vegas Golden Knights after Frederick Gaudreau's two-goal game against the Colorado Avalanche in the Wild's 4-2 win.

Vegas is 46-22-6 overall and 22-15-1 at home. The Golden Knights are 41-3-2 in games they score three or more goals.

Panthers visit the Blue Jackets after Tkachuk’s hat trick

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Panthers visit the Blue Jackets after Tkachuk’s hat trick

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Florida Panthers (38-31-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (23-43-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Matthew Tkachuk's hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens in the Panthers' 5-2 win.

Columbus has gone 14-20-2 in home games and 23-43-8 overall. The Blue Jackets have given up 292 goals while scoring 198 for a -94 scoring differential.

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Florida Panthers (38-31-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division) vs. Columbus Blue Jackets (23-43-8, eighth in the Metropolitan Division)

Columbus, Ohio; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Florida Panthers visit the Columbus Blue Jackets after Matthew Tkachuk's hat trick against the Montreal Canadiens in the Panthers' 5-2 win.

Columbus has gone 14-20-2 in home games and 23-43-8 overall. The Blue Jackets have given up 292 goals while scoring 198 for a -94 scoring differential.

Lightning host the Islanders following Maroon’s 2-goal showing

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Lightning host the Islanders following Maroon’s 2-goal showing

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New York Islanders (39-28-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-6, third in the Atlantic Division)

Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Islanders after Patrick Maroon scored two goals in the Lightning's 5-1 win against the Washington Capitals.

Tampa Bay is 44-26-6 overall and 26-7-5 at home. The Lightning have a +30 scoring differential, with 259 total goals scored and 229 allowed.

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New York Islanders (39-28-9, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (44-26-6, third in the Atlantic Division)

Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Tampa Bay Lightning host the New York Islanders after Patrick Maroon scored two goals in the Lightning's 5-1 win against the Washington Capitals.

Tampa Bay is 44-26-6 overall and 26-7-5 at home. The Lightning have a +30 scoring differential, with 259 total goals scored and 229 allowed.

Blues take on the Predators in Central Division play

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Blues take on the Predators in Central Division play

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St. Louis Blues (35-34-6, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (37-29-8, fifth in the Central Division)

Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Central Division opponents meet when the Nashville Predators take on the St. Louis Blues.

Nashville is 37-29-8 overall and 7-10-4 against the Central Division. The Predators have committed 304 total penalties (4.1 per game) to rank ninth in league play.

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St. Louis Blues (35-34-6, sixth in the Central Division) vs. Nashville Predators (37-29-8, fifth in the Central Division)

Nashville, Tennessee; Saturday, 1 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: Central Division opponents meet when the Nashville Predators take on the St. Louis Blues.

Nashville is 37-29-8 overall and 7-10-4 against the Central Division. The Predators have committed 304 total penalties (4.1 per game) to rank ninth in league play.

Kraken take on the Kings in division play

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Kraken take on the Kings in division play

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Los Angeles Kings (43-21-10, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (40-25-8, fourth in the Pacific Division)

Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings visit the Seattle Kraken in a matchup within the Pacific Division Saturday.

Seattle has a 12-8-2 record in Pacific Division games and a 40-25-8 record overall. The Kraken have scored 254 total goals (3.5 per game) to rank seventh in the league.

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Los Angeles Kings (43-21-10, third in the Pacific Division) vs. Seattle Kraken (40-25-8, fourth in the Pacific Division)

Seattle; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Kings visit the Seattle Kraken in a matchup within the Pacific Division Saturday.

Seattle has a 12-8-2 record in Pacific Division games and a 40-25-8 record overall. The Kraken have scored 254 total goals (3.5 per game) to rank seventh in the league.

Buffalo and New York face off in Eastern Conference action

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Buffalo and New York face off in Eastern Conference action

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New York Rangers (44-21-10, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (35-31-7, sixth in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Rangers -144, Sabres +123; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers take the ice in Eastern Conference play.

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New York Rangers (44-21-10, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Buffalo Sabres (35-31-7, sixth in the Atlantic Division)

Buffalo, New York; Friday, 7 p.m. EDT

FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Rangers -144, Sabres +123; over/under is 6.5

BOTTOM LINE: The Buffalo Sabres and the New York Rangers take the ice in Eastern Conference play.

Bruins visit the Penguins after shootout win

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Bruins visit the Penguins after shootout win

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Boston Bruins (58-12-5, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (37-28-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)

Pittsburgh; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime.

Pittsburgh is 37-28-10 overall and 21-11-5 at home. The Penguins have allowed 242 goals while scoring 240 for a -2 scoring differential.

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Boston Bruins (58-12-5, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (37-28-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division)

Pittsburgh; Saturday, 3 p.m. EDT

BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after the Bruins defeated the Columbus Blue Jackets 2-1 in overtime.

Pittsburgh is 37-28-10 overall and 21-11-5 at home. The Penguins have allowed 242 goals while scoring 240 for a -2 scoring differential.

OHL Roundup: 67's open playoffs with big win

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OHL Roundup: 67's open playoffs with big win

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OTTAWA - Jack Matier, Luca Pinelli and Frankie Marrelli each scored two goals to power the Ottawa 67's to a 7-0 drubbing of the Oshawa Generals on Thursday to open the OHL playoffs.

Brady Stonehouse added the other for Ottawa (51-12-3-2), which took a 1-0 series lead.

Collin MacKenzie delivered a 16-save shutout.

Jacob Oster stopped 49 shots for Oshawa (26-36-1-5).

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OTTAWA - Jack Matier, Luca Pinelli and Frankie Marrelli each scored two goals to power the Ottawa 67's to a 7-0 drubbing of the Oshawa Generals on Thursday to open the OHL playoffs.

Brady Stonehouse added the other for Ottawa (51-12-3-2), which took a 1-0 series lead.

Collin MacKenzie delivered a 16-save shutout.

Jacob Oster stopped 49 shots for Oshawa (26-36-1-5).

Couture scores in OT to lift Sharks past Golden Knights

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Couture scores in OT to lift Sharks past Golden Knights

Max Miller, The Associated Press 2 minute read Updated: 12:50 AM CDT

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Logan Couture scored at 50 seconds of overtime to give the San Jose Sharks a 4-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday night.

“I thought for most of that game we were the better team," Couture said. "We played extremely hard. We played smart. We played good hockey.”

Mario Ferraro had a goal and assist, Oskar Lindblom and Tomas Hertl also scored and former Harvard defenseman Henry Thrun had two assists in his NHL debut. James Reimer made 23 saves.

Thrun is the second Sharks defenseman to have a multi-point game in his NHL debut, joining Scott Hannan, who also had two assists in his first game in October 1998.

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Vegas Golden Knights defenseman Nicolas Hague (14) is congratulated by teammates after his goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 30, 2023, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

Schwartz, Beniers lead Kraken to 4-1 win over Ducks

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Schwartz, Beniers lead Kraken to 4-1 win over Ducks

Mark Moschetti, The Associated Press 2 minute read Yesterday at 11:46 PM CDT

SEATTLE (AP) — Jaden Schwartz and Matty Beniers scored within three minutes of each other in the first period and the Seattle Kraken hung on to beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night.

Daniel Sprong added a power-play goal with 4:18 left in the game and Alex Wennberg sealed it with an empty-netter. Martin Jones made 18 saves to help the Kraken keep their grip on the top Western Conference wild card playoff spot.

Brock McGinn scored the lone goal for Anaheim. Lukas Dostal made 35 saves.

Schwartz put the Kraken ahead at 7:57 of the first period. Will Borgen, playing on the right side behind his own blue line, angled a cross-ice pass that Schwartz caught up with just over Anaheim's blue line. From the top of the left circle, Schwartz fired it past Dostal.

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Seattle Kraken goaltender Martin Jones (30) makes a save as Anaheim Ducks center Ryan Strome (16) looks for a rebound during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Jason Redmond)

McDavid, Skinner power Oilers to win over Kings

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McDavid, Skinner power Oilers to win over Kings

Shane Jones, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:58 PM CDT

EDMONTON - Stuart Skinner has further cemented himself as the Edmonton Oilers’ playoff goalie.

Skinner made 43 saves to collect Edmonton’s first shutout of the season and Connor McDavid scored his 300th career goal as the Oilers defeated the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Thursday.

“I felt pretty good,” Skinner said. “I think confidence grows as the team is doing such a good job in front of me. I think for a full 60 minutes that we just battled hard. Being able to get the two points is massive.

“We were so hungry to win every battle and I think that was very impressive to watch.”

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Edmonton Oilers' Connor McDavid (97) celebrates his 300th career goal, against the Los Angeles Kings during third period NHL action in Edmonton on Thursday March 30, 2023.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jason Franson

Connor McDavid scores 61st goal, Oilers beat Kings 2-0

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Connor McDavid scores 61st goal, Oilers beat Kings 2-0

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his NHL-leading 61st goal of the season and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

McDavid scored his 300th NHL goal, beating goalie Joonas Korpisalo with a wrist shot from the slot on a short-handed breakaway to make it 2-0 at 3:53 of the third period.

He pointed to the Oilers clamping down defensively.

“It is one thing to talk about it, it is another thing to go out there and do it,” McDavid said. “We talk about being defensive and playing hard and I felt you saw that tonight.”

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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Connor McDavid scored his NHL-leading 61st goal of the season and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Los Angeles Kings 2-0 on Thursday night for their third straight victory.

McDavid scored his 300th NHL goal, beating goalie Joonas Korpisalo with a wrist shot from the slot on a short-handed breakaway to make it 2-0 at 3:53 of the third period.

He pointed to the Oilers clamping down defensively.

“It is one thing to talk about it, it is another thing to go out there and do it,” McDavid said. “We talk about being defensive and playing hard and I felt you saw that tonight.”

Blues win 5-3 to hand Blackhawks 7th straight defeat

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Blues win 5-3 to hand Blackhawks 7th straight defeat

Tim Cronin, The Associated Press 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 11:18 PM CDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Logan Brown and Alexey Toropchenko scored 38 seconds apart in the second period, and the St. Louis Blues beat the skidding Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Thursday night.

Jakub Vrana, Jordan Kyrou and Brandon Saad also scored for St. Louis. Justin Faulk had two assists.

The Blues, still clinging to faint playoff hopes, have won two straight and three of four.

“We’re scoring goals, and we’ve got a lot of guys playing pretty good offense right now,” coach Craig Berube said. “That’s the bottom line. Our penalty kill hasn’t been great. Our power play hasn’t been great lately. We’re still finding ways to score goals and win games.”

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Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy, right, battles for the puck against St. Louis Blues center Brayden Schenn, left, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Chicago, Thursday, March 30, 2023. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Alex DeBrincat scores in OT, Senators edge Flyers 5-4

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Alex DeBrincat scores in OT, Senators edge Flyers 5-4

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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored at 1:36 of overtime off goalie Felix Sandstrom's giveaway in the Ottawa Senators' 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

After the Flyers scored three straight goals to force overtime, Sandstrom misplayed the puck behind the net, with DeBrincat scoring into an open net to keep the Senators' playoff hopes alive.

Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, Austin Watson, Shane Pinto and Claude Giroux also scored and Cam Talbot stopped seven of 11 shots.

“We were a little frustrated, obviously, for letting them come back in the game,” Giroux said. “But it’s a tie game going into overtime so you have a chance to get the two points, so for us, we just had to go out there and play the 3-on-3.”

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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored at 1:36 of overtime off goalie Felix Sandstrom's giveaway in the Ottawa Senators' 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

After the Flyers scored three straight goals to force overtime, Sandstrom misplayed the puck behind the net, with DeBrincat scoring into an open net to keep the Senators' playoff hopes alive.

Tim Stutzle had a goal and an assist, Austin Watson, Shane Pinto and Claude Giroux also scored and Cam Talbot stopped seven of 11 shots.

“We were a little frustrated, obviously, for letting them come back in the game,” Giroux said. “But it’s a tie game going into overtime so you have a chance to get the two points, so for us, we just had to go out there and play the 3-on-3.”

DeBrincat's winner lifts Senators past Flyers

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DeBrincat's winner lifts Senators past Flyers

Lisa Wallace, The Canadian Press 5 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 10:41 PM CDT

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Senators will continue to have to battle the odds as they have all season.

Alex DeBrincat scored the game-winning goal 1:36 into overtime to halt Philadelphia's comeback effort and the Ottawa Senators took a 5-4 victory over the Flyers Thursday night. Although the win kept the Senators' slim hopes of securing the final wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference alive, they lost both Travis Hamonic and Derick Brassard to injuries in the process.

Ottawa was already without defencemen Thomas Chabot and Jakob Chychrun.

“Yeah, both guys, not good,” said Senators head coach D.J. Smith. “We’ll know more in the morning, but neither were able to return and it doesn’t look like they’ll be able to return anytime soon, but we’ll know more in the morning.”

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Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Felix Sandstrom makes a save on Ottawa Senators left wing Tim Stutzle as defenceman Cam York and defenceman Ivan Provorov defend during first period NHL action, Thursday, March 30, 2023 in Ottawa. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld

Bruins take Presidents’ Trophy with OT win over Blue Jackets

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Bruins take Presidents’ Trophy with OT win over Blue Jackets

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BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night,

Hampus Lindholm sent a pass to Pastrnak for the backhand winner.

The Presidents’ Trophy goes to the NHL regular-season points leader. Boston broke a tie with the 1970-71 team for the franchise victory mark and moved four away from tying the NHL record of 62 set by Detroit in 1995-96 and matched by Tampa Bay in 2018-19.

Tyler Bertuzzi had a tying power-play goal in the second and Linus Ullmark made 25 saves to help the Bruins win for the eighth time in nine games.

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Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Jake Christiansen (23) collides with Boston Bruins left wing Tyler Bertuzzi (59) in the third period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Jake Walman scores late goal, Red Wings beat Hurricanes 3-2

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Jake Walman scores late goal, Red Wings beat Hurricanes 3-2

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DETROIT (AP) — Defenseman Jake Walman scored with 3.2 seconds left to give the Detroit Red Wings a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.

“Just a good play by (Andrew Copp), really,” Walman said. “It was like a go-for-broke kind of play. He knew there was not much time left, so he made a really good pass. Good screen on it.”

Hurricanes coach Rod Brind’Amour was disappointed by losing two important points.

“That’s brutal — it is a kick in the you-know-where, because we played well enough to win,” Brind’Amour said. “They made a great pass. It was too many men on the ice — he jumped on early — but good on them for pushing the rules a little bit.”

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Carolina Hurricanes goaltender Frederik Andersen (31) stops a Detroit Red Wings defenseman Olli Maatta (2) shot in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Bruins wrap up Presidents’ Trophy with win over Blue Jackets

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Bruins wrap up Presidents’ Trophy with win over Blue Jackets

Ken Powtak, The Associated Press 3 minute read Updated: Yesterday at 9:28 PM CDT

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored his 53rd goal of the season 41 seconds into overtime and the Boston Bruins wrapped up the Presidents’ Trophy with their franchise-record 58th victory, 2-1 over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday night.

Hampus Lindholm sent a pass to Pastrnak for the backhand winner.

The Presidents’ Trophy goes to the NHL regular-season points leader. Boston broke a tie with the 1970-71 team for the franchise victory mark and moved four away from tying the NHL record of 62 set by Detroit in 1995-96 and matched by Tampa Bay in 2018-19.

“It's been a magical season so far," Bruins' first-year coach Jim Montgomery said. “We know the hardest part is ahead of us and we're looking forward to that grind.”

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Boston Bruins left wing Brad Marchand (63) and Columbus Blue Jackets defenseman Marcus Bjork (47) grapple in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, March 30, 2023, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

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