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Sharks invade Vegas with chance to clinch postseason (Mar 31, 2018)

LAS VEGAS — The Vegas Golden Knights finish the regular-season home schedule of their inaugural season on Saturday night against the San Jose Sharks with a number of Fan Appreciation Week promotions.

Rangers, Hurricanes hoping for strong finishes (Mar 30, 2018)

RALEIGH, N.C. — Two teams that are not in line to make the playoffs will see if they can gain some good vibes nonetheless with the end of the regular season just about a week away.

Jets visit Maple Leafs in offensive showcase (Mar 30, 2018)

TORONTO — The Winnipeg Jets will have something to prove to themselves when they face the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night at the Air Canada Centre.

Panthers playoff hopes ride on performances vs. Bruins (Mar 30, 2018)

BOSTON — Despite three losses in their last five games, the Florida Panthers still have a chance to grab the second wild card spot in the Eastern Conference.

Lightning stops 3-game slide with 7-3 win over Rangers

NEW YORK (AP) Brayden Point and Cedric Paquette each scored two goals, and the Tampa Bay Lightning stopped a three-game slide with a 7-3 victory over the New York Rangers on Friday night.

Vanek, Blue Jackets aim to continue surge vs. Canucks (Mar 30, 2018)

VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Many observers questioned whether Thomas Vanek and John Tortorella would get along.

Penguins try to avoid Canadiens' trap (Mar 30, 2018)

PITTSBURGH — It could be a trap game Saturday for the Pittsburgh Penguins when they host the Montreal Canadiens at PPG Paints Arena.

Ducks host Kings in key Pacific clash (Mar 30, 2018)

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Kings and Anaheim Ducks meet for the fifth and final time this season in a pivotal game for both team’s playoff chances Friday night at Honda Center

Carter's hat trick powers Kings over Coyotes 4-2 (Mar 30, 2018)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Jeff Carter completed a hat trick by scoring with 4:25 left and the Los Angeles Kings beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-2 on Thursday night.

Lightning hope to stop funk vs. Rangers (Mar 30, 2018)

NEW YORK — A loss to the Boston Bruins on Thursday night dropped the Tampa Bay Lightning out of first place in the Atlantic Division for the first time in more than five months and immediately left the Lightning focused on a rematch with the Bruins next week.

Dubois has 1st hat trick as Jackets rout Flames 5-1 (Mar 30, 2018)

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Pierre-Luc Dubois had his first career hat trick and the Columbus Blue Jackets stayed hot with a 5-1 win over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

Crosby scores in OT to lift Pens past Devils 4-3

NEWARK, N.J. (AP) Sidney Crosby batted his own rebound out of the air and into the net 19 seconds into overtime and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Devils 4-3 on Thursday night, denying New Jersey a sweep of the four-game season series.

Emergency G pressed into action in Blackhawks win

CHICAGO (AP) Emergency goaltender Scott Foster played the final 14 minutes after Chicago lost Anton Forsberg and Collin Delia to injuries, closing out the Blackhawks’ 6-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.

Red-hot Capitals host Hurricanes (Mar 29, 2018)

WASHINGTON — The streaking Washington Capitals go for their sixth straight victory when they host the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night at Capital One Arena.

Bergeron has goal, 2 assists as Bruins beat Lightning 4-2 (Mar 29, 2018)

BOSTON (AP) Patrice Bergeron had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins took over first place in the Eastern Conference with a 4-2 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday night.

Kings host Coyotes with Ducks game looming (Mar 29, 2018)

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Kings play a pivotal game for their postseason chances against the Arizona Coyotes on Thursday night at Staples Center.

Leafs set franchise wins records with victory over Panthers (Mar 29, 2018)

TORONTO (AP) Mitch Marner led the charge on a night full of milestones for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Predators go for franchise mark vs. Sharks (Mar 29, 2018)

Thursday night is about chasing history for the Nashville Predators.

Provorov's goal, assist help Flyers to 2-1 win over Avs (Mar 29, 2018)

DENVER (AP) Ivan Provorov had a goal and an assist, Petr Mrazek stopped all 17 shots he faced in relief of starter Michal Neuvirth and the Philadelphia Flyers held off the Colorado Avalanche 2-1 on Wednesday night.

Blue Jackets face Flames next on western Canada trip

CALGARY, Alberta — The Columbus Blue Jackets kicked off their final extended road trip of the regular season with a come-from-behind 7-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday night.

Leafs set franchise wins records with victory over Panthers (Mar 28, 2018)

TORONTO (AP) Mitch Marner had a goal and an assist to extend his point streak to 10 games and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Florida Panthers 4-3 on Wednesday night to set a franchise record with their 46th win.

Bruins, defenseman Zdeno Chara agree to 1-year extension

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins have locked up defenseman Zdeno Chara for another season.

KHL contracts 2 clubs, lowers salary cap

MOSCOW (AP) The Kontinental Hockey League is cutting two clubs for the second season in a row and lowering its salary cap as it tries to revive flagging commercial fortunes.

Playoff-bound Golden Knights host Coyotes (Mar 28, 2018)

LAS VEGAS — Thanks to Monday night’s 4-1 victory over Colorado, it’s finally okay to use the “P” word around Vegas Golden Knights coach Gerard Gallant.

Radulov's OT goal helps Stars end skid, beat Flyers 3-2 (Mar 27, 2018)

DALLAS (AP) Alexander Radulov scored 40 seconds into overtime as the Dallas Stars beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night to end an eight-game winless streak.

Ladd's late goal lifts Islanders to 4-3 win over Senators (Mar 27, 2018)

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) Andrew Ladd scored the tiebreaking goal late in the third period to lift the New York Islanders to a 4-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.

Glendening scores twice to lift Red Wings over Penguins 5-2 (Mar 27, 2018)

DETROIT (AP) Luke Glendening scored twice, Darren Helm matched his career high with three points and the Detroit Red Wings beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-2 on Tuesday night.

NHL change to goaltender interference reviews begins now

NEW YORK (AP) A change to the NHL’s protocol for goaltender interference reviews is happening quicker than expected.

Kings use 3 power-play goals to douse Flames 3-0 (Mar 27, 2018)

LOS ANGELES (AP) Anze Kopitar tied a career high with his 34th goal, Jonathan Quick made 23 saves and the Los Angeles Kings moved back into playoff position with a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

Allen, Blues host surging Sharks (Mar 27, 2018)

ST. LOUIS — A month ago, St. Louis Blues goalie Jake Allen was saddled to the bench. Now he’s the league’s second star.