Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 16

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoff clinching scenarios for April 16: EASTERN CONFERENCE The Washington Capitals will clinch a playoff berth: If they defeat the Philadelphia Flyers in any fashion (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, NBCSP, TVAS2, SNP, SNW) The Detroit … Continue reading

Granato fired as Sabres coach, no replacement named

Don Granato was fired as coach of the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday. No replacement was named. The Sabres (39-37-6) finished sixth in the Atlantic Division. They have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs an NHL-record 13 straight seasons. Assistant Jason Christie … Continue reading

Rangers shut out Ottawa, 4-0, take Metro, East, President’s Cup

Win the 82nd match of the regular season. Check Score three goals on 5-on-5 situations. Check Win the Metropolitan Division, Check Win the Eastern Conference. Check Win the President’s Trophy. Check “It’s obviously an accomplishment,” New York’s Jacob Trouba said. “Whenever … Continue reading

Kings miss chance to add distance in race for third in Pacific, lose to Wild, 3-1

In Los Angeles, the Kings failed to put any distance between themselves and the Vegas Golden Knights in a 3-1 loss to the Minnesota Wild on Monday night. The Wild took a 3-0 lead in the game on single strikes … Continue reading

Sabres end season on a winning note, down Lightning, 4-2

In Tampa,the visiting Buffalo Sabres handed the Lightning a 4-2 loss on Monday night. The game was highlighted by Nikita Kucherov’s 99th assist on the season. The Sabres ended their season at 39-37-6. “There were a lot of great efforts … Continue reading