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A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics

A day later, 'The Save' still had Panthers marveling at Bobrovsky's NHL playoff heroics

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — In the moment, The Save kept the game tied. By night's end, it became a game-saver since Florida went on to prevail in overtime.
Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

Five things to know about the NHL playoffs

After teasing their excited fans with Game 1 victories, both the Vancouver Canucks and Winnipeg Jets were playoff losers at home last night. The Colorado Avalanche rolled the Jets 5-2, while the Nashville Predators pounced on the Canucks 4-1.
Hurricanes visit the Islanders with 2-0 series lead

Hurricanes visit the Islanders with 2-0 series lead

Carolina Hurricanes (52-23-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) vs. New York Islanders (39-27-16, third in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Thursday, 7:30 p.m.
Panthers visit the Lightning with 2-0 series lead

Panthers visit the Lightning with 2-0 series lead

Florida Panthers (52-24-6, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. Tampa Bay Lightning (45-29-8, fourth in the Atlantic Division) Tampa, Florida; Thursday, 7 p.m.
Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1

Forsberg and Beauvillier each get a goal and an assist and Predators knock off Canucks 4-1

VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Filip Forsberg scored a goal and had an assist, and the Nashville Predators beat the Vancouver Canucks 4-1 on Tuesday night to level their best-of-seven playoff series at 1-1.
Nashville Predators level playoff series with 4-1 victory over Canucks

Nashville Predators level playoff series with 4-1 victory over Canucks

VANCOUVER — Andrew Brunette liked the way his Nashville Predators put their bodies on the line Tuesday.
Avalanche roll past Jets 5-2, head home with series tied 1-1

Avalanche roll past Jets 5-2, head home with series tied 1-1

WINNIPEG — Alexandar Georgiev paid back his Colorado Avalanche teammates for believing in him.
Rangers win 4-3 over Capitals for 2-0 series lead

Rangers win 4-3 over Capitals for 2-0 series lead

NEW YORK (AP) — Vincent Trocheck and Mika Zibanejad each had a goal and an assist and the Presidents’ Trophy-winning New York Rangers held on to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 Tuesday night for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1

Avalanche score 4 in 2nd period, beat Jets 5-2 and even first-round playoff series at 1-1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen had a goal and assist and the Colorado Avalanche scored four goals in the second period in a 5-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday night to tie the first-round playoff series at a game apiece.
Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2

Verhaeghe scores OT winner, Bobrovsky makes some fantastic saves, and Panthers top Lightning 3-2

SUNRISE, Fla. (AP) — Sergei Bobrovsky stopped a shot with his mask, then made a diving, no-look save that they'll remember in Florida for a long time. And Carter Verhaeghe made sure his goalie's highlight-reel work came in a win.