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Penguins, in desperation mode, face playoff-bound Predators

It could be a matter of desperation vs. preparation Monday when the Pittsburgh Penguins host the Nashville Predators. The Penguins (37-31-12, 86 points) are trying to claw their way into the playoffs, while the Predators (47-29-5, 99 points) have clinched a postseason berth. Pittsburgh went on a 10-game point streak (7-0-3) to climb from several…read more »

Atlantic-leading Bruins out to derail Caps’ playoff hopes

The Boston Bruins finish a two-game road trip against teams fighting for their Eastern Conference playoff lives when they visit the Washington Capitals on Monday night. Boston (47-18-15, 109 points) maintained its place atop the Atlantic Division standings and kept its hopes of a second straight Presidents’ Trophy alive on Saturday with a 6-4 win…read more »

NHL fines Bruins D Kevin Shattenkirk for unsportsmanlike conduct vs. Penguins

The NHL on Sunday fined Boston Bruins defenseman Kevin Shattenkirk $2,734.38 — the maximum allowed for unsportsmanlike conduct under the collective bargaining agreement. Shattenkirk was not penalized for his action with 19:37 left in the first period of the Bruins’ 6-4 victory over the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday night. The Penguins’ Michael Bunting had…read more »

Bruins’ Jim Montgomery Clarifies Blowing Up On Charlie McAvoy

The Bruins had a golden opportunity to gain breathing room Saturday night, but a costly mistake gave the Penguins new life. Boston owned a 4-2 lead over Pittsburgh a few minutes into the third period when it found itself on the power play. The B’s tried to set something up from the blue line 40…read more »

How Bruins’ win impacts playoff picture with two games left

The Bruins spend a few hours of Saturday in second place in the Atlantic Division. Florida’s win over Buffalo briefly leapfrogged the Panthers over Boston into first place. A win over the Capitals on Monday would clinch the Atlantic for Boston and secure in a first-round series with Tampa, who is locked into the No.…read more »

Predators play the Penguins after Josi’s 2-goal game

Nashville Predators (47-29-5, fourth in the Central Division) vs. Pittsburgh Penguins (37-31-12, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Pittsburgh; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: The Nashville Predators visit the Pittsburgh Penguins after Roman Josi’s two-goal game against the Columbus Blue Jackets in the Predators’ 6-4 win. Pittsburgh has a 22-14-4 record at home and a…read more »