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Islanders bring win streak into matchup with the Predators

Islanders bring win streak into matchup with the Predators

Nashville Predators (44-28-4, fourth in the Central Division) vs. New York Islanders (34-27-15, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Saturday, 7:30 p.m.
Pacific Division-leading Vancouver visits Los Angeles

Pacific Division-leading Vancouver visits Los Angeles

Vancouver Canucks (47-21-8, first in the Pacific Division) vs. Los Angeles Kings (40-25-11, fourth in the Pacific Division) Los Angeles; Saturday, 10 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Pacific Division-leading Vancouver Canucks take on the Los Angeles Kings.
Bruins try to keep win streak going, host the Panthers

Bruins try to keep win streak going, host the Panthers

Florida Panthers (48-24-5, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Boston Bruins (45-17-15, first in the Atlantic Division) Boston; Saturday, 3:30 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Boston Bruins host the Florida Panthers as winners of three games in a row.
Capitals bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Hurricanes

Capitals bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Hurricanes

Washington Capitals (36-29-10, fifth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Carolina Hurricanes (47-22-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) Raleigh, North Carolina; Friday, 7 p.m.
Akil Thomas scores 1st NHL goal as Kings beat Sharks 2-1 to improve playoff position

Akil Thomas scores 1st NHL goal as Kings beat Sharks 2-1 to improve playoff position

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Akil Thomas scored his first NHL goal and David Rittich stopped 15 shots as the Los Angeles Kings beat the San Jose Sharks 2-1 on Thursday night to improve their playoff position. “It felt amazing,” Thomas said.
Bruins beat Hurricanes 4-1

Bruins beat Hurricanes 4-1

David Pastrnak and Danton Heinen each had a goal and an assist in the first period and the Boston beat Carolina Hurricanes 4-1.
Gabe Vilardi's hat trick helps Jets clinch playoff berth with 5-2 win over Flames

Gabe Vilardi's hat trick helps Jets clinch playoff berth with 5-2 win over Flames

WINNIPEG — Gabe Vilardi’s hat trick helped the Jets clinch a berth in the NHL playoffs. And now, he’s looking forward to Winnipeg’s famous playoff Whiteout.
Dobson scores go-ahead goal, Islanders beat Blue Jackets 4-2 to keep playoff hopes alive

Dobson scores go-ahead goal, Islanders beat Blue Jackets 4-2 to keep playoff hopes alive

COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Noah Dobson scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and the New York Islanders stayed alive in their quest for the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot with a 4-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Thursday nigh
MacKinnon and Drouin each get 3 points as Avalanche beat Wild 5-2

MacKinnon and Drouin each get 3 points as Avalanche beat Wild 5-2

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Nathan MacKinnon had a goal and two assists, Justus Annunen made a career-high 44 saves and the Colorado Avalanche moved closer to first place with a 5-2 win over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.
Coyotes say they're committing to winning a land auction to build an arena in Phoenix

Coyotes say they're committing to winning a land auction to build an arena in Phoenix

The Arizona Coyotes said Thursday night they’re committed to win a land auction that could pave the way for the NHL club to remain in the Phoenix area after years of arena uncertainty .