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NHL MORNING SKATE – APRIL 6, 2016 Welcome to the “NHL Morning Skate,” a daily collection of the latest news and notesfrom around the League. Feel free to forward this email to colleagues who may beinterested and encourage them to sign up by clicking here. SNEAK PEEK AT WEDNESDAY’S ACTIONAll Times EasternVancouver @ Edmonton, 7:00 p.m., SNP, SNWColumbus @ Toronto, 7:00 p.m., FS­O, SNE, SNOPhiladelphia @ Detroit, 8:00 p.m., NBCSN, TVASNBCSN Channel FinderSportsnet Channel FinderNHLN Channel Finder FLYERS, RED WINGS CONTINUE PLAYOFF PUSH ON RIVALRY NIGHTThe Flyers (39­26­13, 91 points) and Red Wings (40­28­11, 91 points) – two of the threeteams vying for the final two postseason spots in the Eastern Conference – continuetheir playoff push when they meet at Joe Louis Arena on NBCSN’s Wednesday NightRivalry. This marks the third and final matchup of 2015­16 between these clubs; both oftheir first games have been decided by one goal, with Philadelphia winning each contest(PHI: 2­0­0, DET: 0­1­1). The Flyers have picked up points in six of their last eightoutings overall (5­2­1), while the Red Wings have won six of their past nine (6­3­0). OILERS FACE CANUCKS IN FINAL GAME AT REXALL PLACEThe Oilers (30­43­7, 67 points) face the Canucks (30­36­13, 73 points) in the final NHLgame at Rexall Place, the club’s home since 1974­75 (when it was in the World HockeyAssociation). More than 150 alumni, staff and special guests will help Edmonton bidfarewell to its storied barn, which has played host to five Stanley Cup­winning teams.

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“This building has a ton of history,” said Oilers forward Connor McDavid. “It’s special toplay here, in my first year. I’m looking forward to the final game and experiencing whatthat’s going to be like. It’s going to be special, for sure.” Click here for more information. TUESDAY’S RESULTSHome Team in CapsCarolina 2, BOSTON 1 (SO)Buffalo 3, NEW JERSEY 1NY Islanders 4, WASHINGTON 3 (OT)NY RANGERS 3, Tampa Bay 2Florida 4, MONTREAL 1Pittsburgh 5, OTTAWA 3NASHVILLE 4, Colorado 3San Jose 3, MINNESOTA 0CHICAGO 6, Arizona 2Los Angeles 5, CALGARY 4 (OT)Winnipeg 2, ANAHEIM 1 (OT) ISLANDERS RALLY PAST CAPITALS, CLINCH PLAYOFF BERTH . . .The Islanders scored three unanswered goals, including the winner by Thomas Hickey(1­1—2) at 2:13 of overtime, to clinch their second consecutive playoff berth and third inthe past four seasons.

* Hickey posted his fourth career game­winning goal, three of which have come inovertime. The others: Feb. 21, 2013 at MTL and Dec. 2, 2014 vs. OTT.

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* John Tavares (1­2—3) recorded his fifth three­point game of the season and secondin as many days (also Monday vs. TBL: 1­2—3). * Christopher Gibson turned aside 29 shots to earn his first career win while makinghis first NHL start (2 GP). . . . LIGHTNING, WILD ALSO LOCK UP POSTSEASON SPOTSThe Lightning and Wild also clinched postseason berths despite suffering losses: * The Lightning clinched their third consecutive playoff berth by virtue of the Bruinslosing to the Hurricanes. * The Wild clinched their fourth consecutive playoff berth by virtue of the Avalanchelosing to the Predators in regulation. WESTERN CONFERENCE FIELD TAKES SHAPE . . .All eight playoff berths in the Western Conference now have been clinched. Only thePredators and Wild, however, are locked in to their current spots:

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. . . AS TEAMS JOCKEY FOR POSITIONINGFour of the Western Conference’s eight playoff teams posted wins on Tuesday as theybattle for positioning: * Jonathan Toews registered 1­2—3 to lift the Blackhawks to their fifth win in their lastsix outings and past the 100­point milestone for the third straight season. Toews set acareer high with his fourth shorthanded goal of the campaign (t­2nd in the NHL) andalso extended his point streak to five games (2­5—7). Andrew Ladd (2­0—2) added histhird multi­goal performance of 2015­16, two of which have come in 17 contests sincerejoining Chicago (8­4—12). * Kris Versteeg tied the game with 35.1 seconds remaining in regulation and Jeff

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Carter scored 40 seconds into overtime to help the Kings set a franchise record withtheir 47th victory of the season. Carter, who has points in four straight (4­2—6), pickedup his eighth career overtime goal and third of 2015­16. Elias notes that there havebeen 34 tying goals scored in the final minute of regulation this season; those teamshave gone on to win 26 times. * James Reimer stopped all 29 shots he faced, including 24 over the final two periods,to guide the Sharks to their League­leading 28th road win of the season (28­10­3, 59points). Per Elias, only the 2005­06 Red Wings (31­7­3, 65 points) have collected moreroad victories in one campaign in NHL history. Reimer improved to 6­2­0 with threeshutouts since joining San Jose; prior to the trade, his most recent blank sheet came onOct. 29, 2013 at EDM (w/ TOR). * Craig Smith scored the tiebreaking goal early in the third period to help the Predatorssnap a four­game skid (0­3­1) and end the Avalanche’s hopes of making the playoffs.MUST­SEE: Filip Forsberg posted 1­1—2, including a highlight­reel, between­the­legsgoal. He has 32 goals this season, one shy of the franchise record established by JasonArnott in 2008­09. PANTHERS WRAP UP ATLANTIC DIVISION TITLEThe Panthers scored three unanswered goals to pick up their fourth consecutive victoryand clinch their second division title in franchise history (also 2011­12: SoutheastDivision). * At 46­25­9 (101 points), the Panthers reached the 100­point milestone for the first timein franchise history and also extended their record for wins in one season. * Aleksander Barkov (5­6—11) and Jonathan Huberdeau (6­4—10) both extendedtheir point streaks to a career­high seven games. Barkov scored 10 seconds after theopening face­off, matching a club record set on Oct. 17, 1996 at COL (JohanGarpenlov). * Roberto Luongo (32 SV) earned his 34th win of the season, one shy of the franchiserecord he established in 2005­06. Luongo also posted his 435th career victory to movewithin two of tying Jacques Plante (437) for sixth place in NHL history. PENGUINS, RANGERS KEEP PACE IN METROPOLITANBoth the Penguins and Rangers – the No. 2 and 3 seeds in the Metropolitan Division,respectively – registered comeback wins to keep pace in the race for home ice: * The Penguins scored five unanswered goals – two each from Sidney Crosby and CarlHagelin – to pick up their seventh consecutive victory overall as well as their seventhstraight win on the road. Via Elias, Pittsburgh overcame a three­goal deficit to win in

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regulation for the first time since March 7, 2013 at PHI (5­4 W). Crosby, who hascollected at least one point in 19 of his last 20 outings (10­18—28), extended his pointstreak to seven games (4­4—8). * The Rangers scored three unanswered goals – including the tying and winningmarkers 2:13 apart in the third period – to earn their second consecutive win on theheels of a three­game skid (0­2­1). Derek Stepan recorded 2­1—3, including his career­high 22nd goal of the season. He has compiled 6­8—14 in his past eight contests,including both of his three­point games in 2015­16 (also March 23 vs. BOS: 1­2—3). POINT TAKENBoth the Jets and Hurricanes posted narrow victories to put a dent in the hopes of theirrespective opponents: * Marko Dano tied the game with 3:46 remaining in regulation and Blake Wheelerscored at 3:07 of overtime to lift the Jets past the Ducks, preventing Anaheim frommaintaining its one­point lead atop the Pacific Division. * Boston native Noah Hanifin scored the lone goal in the shootout to power theHurricanes over the Bruins, leaving his hometown team on the outside of the playoffpicture in the Eastern Conference. KARLSSON CONTINUES SENSATIONAL SEASON . . .Senators captain Erik Karlsson (1­0—1) became the first defenseman in franchisehistory to reach the 80­point milestone in one season (16­64—80). * Elias adds that Karlsson became just the second defenseman to hit the 80­pointmilestone for any team in the last 20 years. The other: Nicklas Lidstrom with the RedWings in 2005­06 (also 16­64—80). * Karlsson, who has spent his entire career with the Senators, picked up his 100th NHLgoal – one shy of the franchise record for a defenseman, held by Wade Redden (101). . . . MORE MILESTONES & BENCHMARKS* Avalanche forward Jarome Iginla (1­0—1) scored his 610th career goal to tie BobbyHull for 16th place in NHL history. * Flames captain Mark Giordano (1­1—2) posted his 300th NHL point. * Panthers defenseman Brian Campbell became the 27th active player to reach the1,000­game milestone. He also appeared in his 374th consecutive contest since joiningthe team, a franchise record (at any point).

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* Canadiens defenseman Ryan Johnston and Jets forward Brandon Tanev both madetheir NHL debuts. HOT HANDS* Jets forward Blake Wheeler (1­0—1) extended his point streak to a career­high ninegames (6­6—12). Teammate Mark Scheifele (0­1—1) extended his point streak to eightgames (4­7—11), matching a career high established March 1­14 (8­4—12). * Penguins defenseman Kris Letang (0­2—2) extended his assist/point streak to sevengames (2­9—11), matching a career high established April 11­27, 2013 (2­8—10). * Sabres forward Ryan O’Reilly (4­3—7) and Sharks forward Joe Thornton (1­6—7)both extended their point streaks to five games. LOOSE PUCKSForward Jack Eichel registered 1­1—2 to lead the Sabres to their third consecutivevictory. Eichel, who posted his 12th multi­point game of the season, ranks secondamong rookies with 24­30—54 overall . . . Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (2­0—2)notched his League­leading 46th and 47th goals of the season . . . Blackhawks forwardPatrick Kane (1­1—2) moved 14 points ahead in the race for the Art Ross Trophy (44­58—102), while teammate Artemi Panarin (0­2—2) posted his third consecutive multi­point game (3­7—10) . . . Penguins forward Patric Hornqvist (1­1—2) scored for thefourth straight game (4­1—5), while teammate Nick Bonino (0­3—3) added his fifthcareer three­point performance . . . Capitals forward Marcus Johansson (0­3—3)matched a career high for assists/points in one game, while teammate T.J. Oshie (1­2—3) recorded his fourth three­point performance of the season . . . Penguins goaltenderMatthew Murray (27 SV) improved to 8­2­1 in his first 11 NHL appearances (1.98 GAA,.930 SV%, 1 SO), including six consecutive wins.

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