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Blue Jackets close the season with a 6–1 victory over the Islanders

Blue Jackets close the season with a 6–1 victory over the Islanders

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski each had a goal and an assist and the Columbus Blue Jackeys routed the New York Islanders 6–1 on Thursday night in the final game of the season for both teams.
Ovechkin adds to record goal total, Crosby dazzles as Penguins top Capitals 5-2 in season finale

Ovechkin adds to record goal total, Crosby dazzles as Penguins top Capitals 5-2 in season finale

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin put on a show in the regular-season finale on Thursday night, showcasing their greatness in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals.

Playoff-bound Maple Leafs beat the Red Wings 4-3 in OT in regular-season finale

TORONTO (AP) — Scott Laughton scored 56 seconds into overtime and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. Auston Matthews, Philippe Myers and Chris Tanev — with 1.
Ottawa Senators close regular season with 7-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes

Ottawa Senators close regular season with 7-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators tuned up for the post-season on Thursday night with a 7-5 win over the Carolina Hurricanes in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th victory in Sabres' season-ending 5-4 win over Flyers

Coach Lindy Ruff earns 900th victory in Sabres' season-ending 5-4 win over Flyers

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Ryan McLeod scored a goal and added two assists, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s fifth coach to reach 900 wins in the Buffalo Sabres 5-4 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers in each team’s season finale on Thursday night.
Mika Zibanejad scores twice, Igor Shesterkin makes 27 saves and Rangers down Lightning 4-0

Mika Zibanejad scores twice, Igor Shesterkin makes 27 saves and Rangers down Lightning 4-0

NEW YORK (AP) — Mika Zibanejad scored twice and Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves as the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-0 on Thursday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Leafs top Wings in regular-season finale; Toronto set to meet Ottawa in playoffs

Leafs top Wings in regular-season finale; Toronto set to meet Ottawa in playoffs

TORONTO — Scott Laughton scored 56 seconds into overtime as the Toronto Maple Leafs downed the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 in the regular-season finale for both teams Thursday.
Stars skid into NHL playoffs on 7-game losing streak and have season on the line again

Stars skid into NHL playoffs on 7-game losing streak and have season on the line again

The Dallas Stars have skidded into the playoffs on a seven-game losing streak. Mason Marchment and other players say that skid doesn't matter, and coach Pete DeBoer knows that the Stars will ultimately be judged on what they do in the playoffs.
Jets' Hellebuyck, Blues' Binnington set for sequel of goalie duel in playoffs

Jets' Hellebuyck, Blues' Binnington set for sequel of goalie duel in playoffs

WINNIPEG — If hockey fans enjoyed the duel between the pipes in the 4 Nations Face-Off final, a sequel of sorts is just around the corner. Winnipeg Jets star goaltender Connor Hellebuyck and St.
Blackhawks encouraged by the play of the team's top prospects at the end of another losing season

Blackhawks encouraged by the play of the team's top prospects at the end of another losing season

CHICAGO (AP) — Frank Nazar and Sam Rinzel were part of a wave of young players who helped the Chicago Blackhawks put together a strong finish to another dismal season.