RESULTS, SCHEDULE
at Washington 4, Tampa Bay 1: Alex Ovechkin scored two goals to set an NHL record for left wings. Ovechkin broke Luc Robitaille’s single-season record of 63 goals set in 1992-93 with his 64th and 65th scores.
Dallas 4, at Phoenix 2: Brenden Morrow scored and added an assist to lead the Stars, who secured no worse than the fifth playoff spot in the Western Conference.
N.Y. Rangers 3, at N.Y. Islanders 0: Jaromir Jagr scored two power-play goals and the Rangers clinched an Eastern Conference playoff berth.
at Montreal 3, Buffalo 1: Bryan Smolinski scored twice and the Canadiens eliminated the Sabres from the playoff race.
Ottawa 8, at Toronto 2: Antoine Vermette scored three goals and the Senators moved within a point of securing a playoff berth. Ottawa can clinch a playoff spot tonight against Boston.
at Detroit 3, Columbus 2: Henrik Zetterberg helped to secure the Presidents’ Trophy for the Red Wings, scoring with 11 seconds left.
at Nashville 3, St. Louis 2: J.P. Dumont scored the tying goal and assisted on the winner for the Predators.
at Minnesota 3, Calgary 1: Marian Gaborik scored two third-period goals to help the Wild clinch the first division title in the franchise’s seven seasons. The Flames still need one point to secure a playoff spot.
Edmonton 2, at Vancouver 1: The Oilers knocked the Canucks out of the playoff race.
at Kings 4, San Jose 2: The Kings handed the Sharks their first regulation loss in 21 games.
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