NHL Daily – Playoffs Achieved

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The Washington Capitals would finally achieve making the playoffs after defeating the Flyers in their final game of the season.

NHL News and Notes Tuesday, April 16th, 2024

News

  • The Buffalo Sabres announced that they have relieved Don Granato of his duties as head coach.
    • Jason Christie and Matt Smith were also relieved of their duties.

  • With a win over Philadelphia, the Washington Capitals clinched the final spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs in the East.

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Game Recaps

Ottawa Senators v. Boston Bruins – 7p ET

  • In Boston the Ottawa Senators would come to town to faceoff with the Bruins, and after a scoreless first period Jiri Smejkal and Jakob Chychrun would score to give the Sens the 2-0 lead. Then in the third period Pavel Zacha would score for the B’s, but Artem Zub would score to give the Senators the 3-1 victory over the Bruins.

Carolina Hurricanes v. Columbus Blue Jackets – 7p ET

  • In Columbus the Blue Jackets would faceoff with the Carolina Hurricanes, and in the Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Teuvo Teravainen would score for the Canes, but goals from Luca Del Bel Belluz, Zach Werenski, and James Malatesta would give the Jackets the 3-2 lead. In the second period Teravainen would net his second of the game for the Canes, but Johnny Gaudreau would score to keep the Jackets ahead by one. Then in the third period Alex Nylander and Werenski would score to give the Blue Jackets the 6-3 victory over the Hurricanes.

Detroit Red Wings v. Montreal Canadiens – 7p ET

  • In Montreal the Detroit Red Wings would look to keep their playoff hopes alive as they visit the Canadiens, and in the first period Alex Newhook would strike first for the Habs, but Moritz Seider would score to tie the game at one for the Wings. In the second period Brendan Gallagher and Cole Caufield would score to give the Habs the two goal lead, but Joe Veleno would score to get the Wings back within one. Then in the third period Juraj Slafkovsky would score for the Habs, but goals from Daniel Sprong and David Perron would tie the game at four for the Wings to force overtime. After a scoreless five minutes of extra hockey it would be Patrick Kane in the shootout to give the Red Wings the 5-4 victory over the Canadiens. However, with the Capitals win, the Wings would be eliminated from making the playoffs.

Washington Capitals v. Philadelphia Flyers – 7p ET

  • In Philadelphia with the last last playoff spot in the East on the line the Flyers would play host to the Washington Capitals, and it the first period Alex Ovechkin would score to give the Caps the 1-0 lead. In the second period Erik Johnson would tie things up at one a piece for the Flyers. Then in the third period TJ Oshie would score the empty netter to give the Capitals the 2-1 victory over the Flyers, and secure the second Wild Card spot to face the New York Rangers in the first round of the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Toronto Maple Leafs v. Florida Panthers – 7:30p ET

  • In Florida the Panthers would play host to the Toronto Maple Leafs, and in the first period Mitch Marner and Noah Gregor would score to give the Leafs the 2-0 lead. In the second period Carter Verhaeghe, Sam Bennett, Sam Reinhart, and Brandon Montour would score to give the Panthers the 4-2 lead. Then in the third period Reinhart would net his second of the game to give the Panthers the 5-2 victory over the Maple Leafs and claim the Atlantic Division title.

Seattle Kraken v. Winnipeg Jets – 8p ET

  • In Winnipeg the Jets would play host to the Seattle Kraken, and in the first period Tomas Tatar would score for the Kraken, but a pair of goals from Kyle Connor would give the Jets the 2-1 lead. In the second period Nikolaj Ehlers would score to grow the Jets lead to two, but Yanni Gourde and Tye Kartye would score to tie the game at three for the Kraken. Then in the third period Tyler Toffoli would score to give the Jets the 4-3 victory over the Kraken.

Late Games

  • Chicago Blackhawks v. Vegas Golden Knights – 10p ET
  • Calgary Flames v. Vancouver Canucks – 10p ET

Today’s Games

  • PIT v. NYI – 7p ET
  • TOR v. TB – 7p ET
  • STL v. DAL – 9:30p ET
  • EDM v. ARI – 10p ET

Noteworthy in Hockey

  • Insider Trading: Coyotes preparing for move ahead of final game (TSN)
  • How Did The NHL Get To The Point Of Relocating The Arizona Coyotes To Salt Lake City? (PHNX Sports)
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