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Panthers clinch playoff berth with losses by Sabres, Penguins

The Panthers (42-31-8) reached the playoffs for the fourth straight season when the Buffalo Sabres lost 6-2 to the New Jersey Devils and the Pittsburgh Penguins lost 5-2 to the Chicago Blackhawks. Florida, which plays its regular-season finale Thursday against the Carolina Hurricanes, holds the first wild card into the playoffs from the Eastern Conference,…read more »

Recap: Penguins lose season-defining game in season-defining ways

It’s the same forward lines for the Penguins, Drew O’Connor remains out with injury which opens the door for Alex Nylander. On defense Dmitry Kulikov is back from his injury, for his first game since March 12th. The visiting Chicago Blackhawks are using 11 forwards and seven defensemen as they limp down the stretch. The…read more »

Isles need win, help in regular-season finale vs. Canadiens

The New York Islanders have little margin for error on Wednesday when they play their regular-season finale against the visiting Montreal Canadiens in Elmont, N.Y. The Islanders (41-31-9, 91 points) reside in a three-team battle for the final two wild-card spots in the Eastern Conference. New York entered play on Tuesday holding the second wild-card…read more »