Predators lose chance to gain in wild card race in West

In Nashville, the visiting Florida Panthers decided not to play from behind in a Saturday afternoon  contest with the Predators. Carter Verhaeghe scored the opening goal for the Panthers in a 4-1 win. “We needed more tonight,” Predators Coach John … Continue reading

Caps put pressure on Pens with 6-3 win

In Pittsburgh. the Penguins lost their fourth straight game on Saturday afternoon, 6-3, to the Washington Capitals. The Penguins took a 3-2 lead into the second period. Washington scored four straight to earn the win. Tom Wilson scored the go … Continue reading

Jets rally, gain point in OT loss

In Winnipeg, the Jets needed two goals in the third period to gt even with the Colorado Avalanche on Friday night. Nikolaj Ehlers and Mark Scheifele scored their second goals of the game in the third to force extra time … Continue reading

Blues rally for OT win over Wild

In St Louis, Robert Thomas hit for the game-winner in extra time on Friday night to give the Blues a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild. “It was a good speed play,” St. Louis coach Craig Berube said. “‘Tommer’ comes … Continue reading

Bruins top Lightning in OT, 2-1

In Tampa, the mediocre play of the Lighting caught them again on Friday night in a 2-1 loss to the Boston Bruins in extra time. Charlie Coyle hit for the winner at 3:27 of the extra session. “It was a … Continue reading

Islanders stay alive with win over Canes

In Raleigh, the New York Islanders kept their faint hopes alive on Friday night with a 2-1 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. Kyle Palmieri scored with 15 seconds left in regulation to give the Isles the win. “What a goal … Continue reading