In the East the Capitals, Red Wings, Penguins, and Flyers would play Musical Wild Card with the final Wild Card spot.
NHL News and Notes Saturday, April 13th, 2024
News
- With their victory over the Seattle Kraken, the Dallas Stars would clinch the Central Division title.
THE DALLAS STARS ARE THE 2023-2024 CENTRAL DIVISION CHAMPIONS!
— y – Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) April 13, 2024
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Game Recaps
New York Islanders v. New York Rangers – 12:30p ET
- At Madison Square Garden for one last Battle of New York, and with playoff implications on the line, the Rangers would play host to the Islanders. After a scoreless first period Braden Schneider would open the scoring for the Rangers, but a pair of goals from Brock Nelson would give the Isles the 2-1 lead. In the third period Artemi Panarin would strike to tie the game at two for the Rangers to force overtime. Then after a scoreless extra five minutes of hockey it would be Vincent Trocheck with the winner in the shootout as the Rangers would defeat the Islanders 3-2.
Seattle Kraken v. Dallas Stars – 3p ET
- In Dalla the Stars would play host to the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Craig Smith would score for the Stars to take the 1-0 lead. In the second period Jason Robertson would score to grow the Stars lead to two. Then in the third period Kailer Yamamoto would score for the Kraken, but Miro Heiskanen’s goal would give the Stars the 3-1 victory over the Kraken and clinch the Central Division title.
Winnipeg Jets v. Colorado Avalanche – 4p ET
- In Colorado the Winnipeg Jets would come to town to face off with the Avalanche, and in the first period Sean Monahan, Gabriel Vilardi, and Josh Morrissey, and Adam Lowry would score to give the Jets the commanding 4-0 lead. Then in the second period Tyler Toffoli would score, and both Monahan and Lowry would net their second goals of the game to give the Jets the 7-0 victory over the Avalanche. Connor Hellebuyck would stop all 30 shots faced to earn the shutout.
Buffalo Sabres v. Florida Panthers – 5p ET
- In Florida the Panthers would take on the Buffalo Sabres, and in the first period Tyson Jost and Jack Quinn would score for the Sabres while Anton Lundell and Kevin Stenlund would score for the Panthers for the 2-2 tie. Then after a scoreless second and third periods, Sam Reinhart would strike to give the Panthers the 3-2 overtime victory over the Sabres.
New Jersey Devils v. Philadelphia Flyers – 5p ET
- In Philadelphia the Flyers would play host to the New Jersey Devils as they honor Wayne Simmonds, and after a scoreless first period Travis Konecny would score the lone goal of the game while shorthanded to give the Flyers the 1-0 victory over the Devils. Samuel Ersson would stop all 20 shots faced to earn the shutout.
Tampa Bay Lightning v. Washington Capitals – 5:30p ET
- In Washington DC, the Tampa Bay Lightning would come to town to take on the Capitals, and in the first period Sonny Milano would net a pair of goals for the Caps while Anthony Duclair and Brandon Hagel would score for the Bolts for the 2-2 tie. Then after a scoreless second period John Carlson and Nic Dowd would score to give the Capitals the 4-2 victory over the Lightning.
Montreal Canadiens v. Ottawa Senators – 7p ET
- In Ottawa the Senators would faceoff with the Montreal Canadiens, and in the first period both teams would trade goals as Mike Matheson would strike for the Habs while Brady Tkachuk would score for the Sens for the 1-1 tie. In the second period Cole Caufield would score a pair of goals for the Habs while Shane Pinto would score for the Sens, but the Habs would take the 3-2 lead into the second intermission. Then in the third period Alex Newhook would score for the Habs, but Tkachuk’s second of the game and a tally from Thomas Chabot would tie the game at four for the Sens to force overtime. After a scoreless extra five minutes of extra hockey, it would be Drake Batherson would score to give the Senators the 5-4 shootout victory over the Canadiens.
Detroit Red Wings v. Toronto Maple Leafs – 7p ET
- In Toronto for Hockey Night in Canada, we would be treated to an Original Six matchup as the Maple Leafs host the Detroit Red Wings, and in the first period Mitch Marner would open up the scoring for the Leafs, but a pair of goals from Alex DeBrincat, and tallies from Simon Edvinsson and David Perron would give the Wings the 4-1 lead. In the second period Nick Robertson, Auston Matthews, and John Tavares would score to tie the game at four for the Leafs. Then after a scoreless third period Dylan Larkin would score to give the Red Wings the 5-4 overtime victory over the Maple Leafs, and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Columbus Blue Jackets v. Nashville Predators – 8p ET
- In Nashville the Predators would take on the Columbus Blue Jackets, and in the first period James Malatesta would score for the Jackets, but Tommy Novak would score a pair of goals and Roman Josi would score to give the Preds the 3-1 lead. In the second period Alexandre Texier would score for the Jackets, but the Preds would get goals from Cody Glass, Filip Forsberg, and Josi to take a 6-2 lead. Then in the third period Trey Fix-Wolansky would score a pair of goals for the Jackets, but it wouldn’t be enough as the Predators would hold on to defeat the Blue Jackets 6-4.
Boston Bruins v. Pittsburgh Penguins – 8p ET
- In Pittsburgh the Penguins look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they host the Boston Bruins. After a scoreless first period the Pens would get goals from Bryan Rust and Michael Bunting, but goals from Jake DeBrusk, Pavel Zacha, Kevin Shattenkirk, and Brad Marchand would give the B’s the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Drew O’Connor would score and Bunting would net his second of the game for the Pens, but Morgan Geekie and Danton Heinen would score to give the Bruins the 6-4 victory over the Penguins.
Late Games
- Vancouver Canucks v. Edmonton Oilers – 10p ET
- Anaheim Ducks v. Los Angeles Kings – 10:30p ET
- Minnesota Wild v. San Jose Sharks – 10:30p ET
Today’s Games
- SEA v. STL – 1p ET
- COL v. VGK – 3:30p ET
- CAR v. CHI – 6p ET
- ARI v. CAL – 8p ET
Noteworthy in Hockey
- Saturday Headlines: Desire to announce Coyotes’ move this week (HNIC)
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