Nashville Predators 2, Boston Bruins 1: Juuse Saros made 35 saves for the Predators (37-28-8), who closed within three points of the Winnipeg Jets for the second wild card from the Western Conference. The Blue Jackets (23-43-7) have been eliminated from playoff contention. New York Rangers 6, Columbus Blue Jackets 2: Igor Shesterkin made 28 saves for the Rangers (44-20-10), who have clinched a playoff berth and moved within two points of the New Jersey Devils for second in the Metropolitan Division. There were 10 games on the NHL schedule Tuesday, eight with playoff implications. Here is a look at the matchups for the first round as they stand entering games Wednesday: Colorado will try to win its fourth in a row and take over first. It's a fight for first place in the Central Division currently held by the Wild (43-22-9), who can expand their lead to three points over the second-place Avalanche (44-23-6). Minnesota Wild at Colorado Avalanche (10 p.m. The Capitals (34-32-8) trail the Penguins by six points. The Islanders (38-28-9) hold the first wild card from the East and will try to take a five-point lead over the idle Penguins. New York Islanders at Washington Capitals (7:30 p.m. The Maple Leafs (44-20-9), second in the Atlantic Division, have clinched a playoff berth and have a five-point lead over the third-place Tampa Bay Lightning. The Panthers (36-31-7) will try to end a four-game losing streak and get within one point of the Pittsburgh Penguins, who hold the second wild card into the Stanley Cup Playoffs from the Eastern Conference. There are three games on the NHL schedule Wednesday, all with playoff implications.įlorida Panthers at Toronto Maple Leafs (7:30 p.m.
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