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Star forward Connor McDavid scores twice as Oilers top Avalanche 6-2

Star forward Connor McDavid scores twice as Oilers top Avalanche 6-2

EDMONTON — The Edmonton Oilers punched their way into the post-season with authority on Friday night. Connor McDavid and Evander Kane each scored a pair of goals as the Oilers clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 victory over the Colorado Avalanche.
Hurricanes rally for 4-2 victory over slumping Caps. Ovechkin scores both goals for Washington.

Hurricanes rally for 4-2 victory over slumping Caps. Ovechkin scores both goals for Washington.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho scored a tiebreaking power-play goal with 1:51 remaining and the Carolina Hurricanes overcame a two-goal deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 4-2 on Friday night.
Jack Quinn scores 2 as Sabres win 4-2, drop Flyers to 0-4-2 in last six games

Jack Quinn scores 2 as Sabres win 4-2, drop Flyers to 0-4-2 in last six games

BUFFALO, N.Y.
Kreider gives Rangers 4-3 win over Red Wings to extend Eastern Conference lead

Kreider gives Rangers 4-3 win over Red Wings to extend Eastern Conference lead

DETROIT (AP) — Chris Kreider scored the go-ahead goal on a power play midway through the third period and the Eastern Conference-leading New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-3 on Friday night.
Maple Leafs clinch playoff spot, will return to post-season for eighth year in a row

Maple Leafs clinch playoff spot, will return to post-season for eighth year in a row

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched a playoff berth Friday night without stepping on the ice.
Penguins star Sidney Crosby among nominees for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Penguins star Sidney Crosby among nominees for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy

Pittsburgh Penguins star Sidney Crosby is among the nominees for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy revealed by the Professional Hockey Writers Association on Friday.
Sharks aim to break home slide in matchup with the Blues

Sharks aim to break home slide in matchup with the Blues

St. Louis Blues (40-32-4, fifth in the Central Division) vs. San Jose Sharks (17-50-8, eighth in the Pacific Division) San Jose, California; Saturday, 6 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The San Jose Sharks take on the St.
Avalanche take on the Oilers after Drouin's 2-goal performance

Avalanche take on the Oilers after Drouin's 2-goal performance

Colorado Avalanche (48-22-6, second in the Central Division) vs. Edmonton Oilers (45-24-5, second in the Pacific Division) Edmonton, Alberta; Friday, 9 p.m. EDT FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE : Oilers -125, Avalanche +105; over/under is 6.
Stars take win streak into game against the Blackhawks

Stars take win streak into game against the Blackhawks

Dallas Stars (48-19-9, first in the Central Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (22-48-5, eighth in the Central Division) Chicago; Saturday, 4:30 p.m.
Montreal takes on Toronto following Armia's 2-goal showing

Montreal takes on Toronto following Armia's 2-goal showing

Toronto Maple Leafs (43-23-9, third in the Atlantic Division) vs. Montreal Canadiens (29-34-12, eighth in the Atlantic Division) Montreal, Quebec; Saturday, 7 p.m.