New York tops New York, 3-0
Associated Press Apr 3, 08 9:49 PM CDT
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Jaromir Jagr scored two power-play goals in a 2-minute span of the first period, Henrik Lundqvist stopped 25 shots, and the New York Rangers clinched an Eastern Conference playoff berth with a 3-0 victory over the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
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Buffalo's playoff hopes come to an end
Associated Press Apr 3, 08 9:48 PM CDT
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Bryan Smolinski scored twice, Carey Price came within 8:30 of posting his second straight shutout, and the Montreal Canadiens beat Buffalo 3-1 on Thursday night, eliminating the Sabres from the playoff race. Chris Higgins also scored for Montreal, which is tied with Pittsburgh atop the Eastern Conference with 102 points. The Canadiens host Toronto on Saturday night. The Penguins finish the regular-season in Philadelphia.
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Bruins fall to Devils in shootout, Sid the Kid leads Pens past Flyers
Associated Press Apr 2, 08 11:50 PM CDT
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The Carolina Hurricanes moved to within one win of claiming the Southeast Division title after defeating the last-place Tampa Bay Lightning 6-2. Chad LaRose recorded a hat trick for the victors. Net minder Cam Ward had 23 saves in his career-high 19th consecutive start for Carolina. Martin St. Louis had two points in the loss, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Ovechkin, Caps top 'Canes, Panthers take down Thrashers
Associated Press Apr 1, 08 11:20 PM CDT
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Zach Parise’s goal 29 seconds into overtime gave New Jersey a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders and also clinched a playoff spot for the Devils. New Jersey has a two point lead on the New York Rangers for fourth place and can still win the Atlantic Division; a loss would have given the title to Pittsburgh, reports the Associated Press. Elsewhere in the NHL:
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Also, Thrashers best Lightning in matchup of Eastern cellar-dwellers
Associated Press Mar 31, 08 11:58 PM CDT
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Chris Drury’s power play goal 1:46 into overtime gave the New York Rangers a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. Despite the loss, Pittsburgh remains in the top spot in the Eastern Conference playoff race with a two-point lead on Montreal. The win moves New York into fifth-place. reports the Associated Press. In the night's only other NHL action:
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Crosby lifts Penguins; Hasek shuts out Preds in another OT battle
Associated Press Mar 30, 08 10:30 PM CDT
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Buffalo’s playoff hopes remain alive – for at least one more day. The Sabres, battling every step of the way, overcame the Bruins in a 2-1 overtime win tonight. It took just 39 seconds beyond regulation for Andrej Sekera to get the job done for Buffalo. The Sabres need to win again Tuesday in Toronto to stay in contention. Elsewhere in NHL action:
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Blackhawks nearly blow big lead
to lowly Blues
National Post (Canada) Mar 30, 08 4:40 AM CDT
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Not much happened for the first 45 minutes of the Oilers' matchup with the Flames, except for 37 shots on goal. Then three more shots led to three goals within a five-minute span, and when the ice had cleared Edmonton had the 2-1 victory—and the shot at a playoff run, reports the National Post . In hockey action farther south:
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Briere beats Islanders in shootout, rookies lift Leafs past Canadiens
Associated Press Mar 29, 08 11:42 PM CDT
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Trading for Cristobal Huet paid off again for the Washington Capitals tonight, reports the Associated Press. Huet recorded his second shutout for the Caps and 17th of his career by blanking the Florida Panthers, 4-0, making 32 saves. It was Huet's fourth shutout of the season. Viktor Kozlov had a goal and two assists as the Caps won for the eighth time in nine games. In other NHL action:
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Dallas outshoots Los Angeles 16-3 in 4-goal second period
Associated Press Mar 29, 08 8:13 PM CDT
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The Dallas Stars scored three power-play goals en route to a 7-2 rout of the Los Angeles Kings today, reports the Associated Press. Loui Eriksson scored one of the man-advantage goals in the second period, then scored 3 1/2 minutes later as the Stars lit the lamp four times in the second period.
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Boston moved into seventh in East as Thomas shutouts Ottawa
Associated Press Mar 29, 08 5:03 PM CDT
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The Boston Bruins and the Ottawa Senators are teams going in opposite directions as the NHL playoffs approach, as the Bruins beat the Senators 4-0 this afternoon to move into seventh place in the East, reports the Associated Press. The Senators, meanwhile, have only won once in five games to drop into fifth. Tim Thomas led the way for the Bruins with 34 saves for his third shutout of the season.
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Elsewhere, Boyes' 40th leads Blues while Wild blank Canucks
Associated Press Mar 29, 08 2:22 AM CDT
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Tomas Plekanec scored twice in the final 2:31, including the tying goal with 15 seconds remaining, and teammate Christopher Higgins scored in overtime as Montreal dealt Buffalo a serious blow to its playoff hopes with 4-3 victory. Mark Streit added three assists for the Canadiens, who took over first place in the Eastern Conference, reports AP. Also on the ice:
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