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Tampa Bay Lightning center Brayden Point, left, scores a goal against San Jose Sharks goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in San Jose, Calif. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Brayden Point scores twice, Nikita Kucherov has 4 assists in Lightning’s 4-1 win over Sharks

Brayden Point scored two goals, Nikita Kucherov had four assists and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 for their fifth straight win.

Vancouver Canucks goalie Casey DeSmith makes a save against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Defenseman Nikita Zadorov scores twice, West-leading Canucks beat Canadiens 4-1

Anaheim Ducks defenseman Jackson LaCombe (60) collides with Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Arvid Soderblom (40) after a shot during the third period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Dostal gets first shutout, Killorn scores twice as Ducks beat Blackhawks 4-0 to end 7-game skid

Edmonton Oilers' Leon Draisaitl (29), Zach Hyman (18), Evan Bouchard (2) and Mattias Ekholm (14) celebrate after a goal against the Buffalo Sabres during second-period NHL hockey game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Thursday March 21, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Zach Hyman scores 47th and 48th goals to help Oilers rout Sabres, 8-3

Nashville Predators goaltender Kevin Lankinen (32) watches the puck go wide as defenseman Ryan McDonagh (27) closes in on the puck during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Forsberg scores 2, Predators beat Panthers and extend point streak to franchise-record 16 games

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Edmonton visits Toronto after Hyman’s 2-goal game

The Edmonton Oilers visit the Toronto Maple Leafs after Zach Hyman scored two goals in the Oilers’ 8-3 win against the Buffalo Sabres.

Islanders bring 6-game losing streak into matchup with the Jets

The New York Islanders look to break their six-game skid when they take on the Winnipeg Jets.

Hurricanes bring 5-game win streak into matchup with the Capitals

The Carolina Hurricanes look to keep a five-game win streak intact when they take on the Washington Capitals.

Predators bring win streak into game against the Red Wings

The Nashville Predators take on the Detroit Red Wings with a four win streak intact.

Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Samuel Ersson (33) controls the puck with Travis Sanheim (6) and Carolina Hurricanes' Stefan Noesen (23) nearby during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Hurricanes edge Flyers 3-2 in OT

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Seth Jarvis scored 1:28 into overtime to keep Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen unbeaten since returning to action in the Hurricanes’ 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia on Thursday night.

St. Louis Blues' Brandon Saad (20) celebrates his goal with teammates Scott Perunovich (48), Robert Thomas (18), Jordan Kyrou (25) and Matthew Kessel (51) during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Ottawa Senators, in Ottawa, Ontario, on Thursday, March 21, 2024. (Patrick Doyle/The Canadian Press via AP)

Blues beat Senators 5-2 for 5th win in 6 games in fight for final wild-card spot

Joel Hofer made 37 saves, Jake Neighbours scored twice and the St. Louis Blues beat the Ottawa Senators 5-2 on Thursday night for their fifth victory in six games as they fight for the second and final Western Conference wild-card spot.

Carolina Hurricanes' Seth Jarvis, center, celebrates after his winning overtime goal with teammates Brent Burns, right, and Jake Guentzel (59) as Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Laughton (21) skates past at an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Thursday, March 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

Seth Jarvis scores in OT as Hurricanes edge Flyers 3-2

Seth Jarvis scored 1:28 into overtime to keep Carolina goalie Frederik Andersen unbeaten since returning to action in the Hurricanes’ 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Detroit Red Wings center Dylan Larkin, second from right, celebrates his goal against the New York Islanders in the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Larkin, Copp each score twice to help Red Wings beat slumping Islanders, 6-3

Dylan Larkin had two goals after an eight-game absence, Andrew Copp also scored twice to break a 20-game drought and the Detroit Red Wings beat the slumping New York Islanders 6-3 on Thursday night.

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes, right, reacts after scoring a goal past Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Jack Hughes scores 2, brother Luke has 3 assists as Devils stuns Jets 4-1

Jack Hughes scored two of the Devils’ three power-play goals, brother Luke Hughes had a career-best three assists and the New Jersey stunned red-hot Winnipeg 4-1 on Thursday night in one of their best performances in a disappointing season.

New York Rangers left wing Artemi Panarin (10) hits the puck past Boston Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman (1) to score in the second period of an NHL hockey game as Bruins center Pavel Zacha (18) looks on, Thursday, March 21, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Artemi Panarin tallies hat trick to help Rangers beat NHL-best Bruins 5-2

Artemi Panarin scored three goals to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-2 victory over Boston. Panarin’s second came when Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk knocked the puck into the Boston net in the final minute of the second period.

Colorado plays Columbus following Rantanen’s hat trick

The Colorado Avalanche host the Columbus Blue Jackets after Mikko Rantanen’s hat trick against the St. Louis Blues in the Avalanche’s 4-3 win.

Los Angeles Kings center Trevor Lewis (61) trips over Minnesota Wild left wing Kirill Kaprizov (97) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Yannick Peterhans)

Anze Kopitar scores his 1,200th point while leading the Kings’ 6-0 thrashing of the Wild

The Los Angeles Kings routed the Minnesota Wild 6-0. Captain Anze Kopitar had a goal and an assist while recording his 1,200th career point, and David Rittich made 30 saves in his third shutout of the season.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) skates with the puck against Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) and center Connor McMichael (24) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matthews scores twice as Leafs rout Capitals 7-3

WASHINGTON (AP) — Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 56th and 57th goals of the season and matched his career high with five points, leading the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-3 rout of the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night despite Alex Ovechkin moving closer to Wayne Gretzky.

Dallas Stars' Tyler Seguin (91), Matt Duchene (95) and Mason Marchment (27) skate to the bench after Seguin scored against the Arizona Coyotes during the seond period of an NHL hockey game Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Dallas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Benn, Seguin, Stankoven score in 2nd period, Stars beat Coyotes 5-2

Jamie Benn, Tyler Seguin and Logan Stankoven scored in the second period to help the Dallas Stars beat the Arizona Coyotes 5-2 on Wednesday night.

Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews (34) celebrates his goal with defenseman Timothy Liljegren (37), center Max Domi (11) and defenseman Joel Edmundson (20) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Wednesday, March 20, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Matthews scores twice to reach 57 this season, Leafs rout Capitals 7-3 despite Ovechkin’s 2 goals

Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 56th and 57th goals of the season to lead the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 7-3 rout of the Washington Capitals.

FILE - Calgary Flames center Akim Aliu (29) controls the puck against Nashville Predators defenseman Victor Bartley (64) during the first period of an NHL hockey game April 23, 2013, in Nashville, Tenn. After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting one more shot at playing pro hockey, this time with the San Jose Sharks minor-league affiliate. Sharks general manager Mike Grier informed reporters at the league’s GM meetings in Florida on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, that he offered Aliu a tryout contract with the American Hockey League San Jose Barracuda for the remainder of the season. (AP Photo/Mike Strasinger, File)

Longtime NHL critic and diversity advocate Akim Aliu gets a tryout with the Sharks’ AHL team

After years of feeling alienated by the NHL and campaigning to diversify the sport, Akim Aliu is getting another shot at playing pro hockey.

Today in Sports - Wayne Gretzky ties Gordie Howe’s NHL record of 801 goals all-time

Today in Sports, March 21 - Wayne Gretzky ties Gordie Howe’s NHL record of 801 goals all-time

Sharks host the Lightning on losing streak

The San Jose Sharks look to stop a five-game losing streak when they play the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Vancouver Canucks' Quinn Hughes, right, checks Buffalo Sabres' Victor Olofsson during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)

Canucks beat Sabres 3-2 and move atop the Western Conference standings

Elias Pettersson had two goals and an assist as the Vancouver Canucks moved atop the Western Conference standings with a 3-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

Tampa Bay Lightning left wing Anthony Duclair (10) celebrates after scoring a goal against the Vegas Golden Knights during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Ian Maule)

Point’s 2 goals and Kucherov’s 4 points give Lightning 5-3 win over Golden Knights

Brayden Point scored two third-period goals and Nikita Kucherov had a four-point night to lift the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights in a battle of teams fighting for playoff positioning.

Los Angeles Kings center Anze Kopitar, right, celebrates his goal against the Chicago Blackhawks with defenseman Jacob Moverare during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun)

Anze Kopitar, Cam Talbot lead the way as Kings thump Blackhawks 6-2

Anze Kopitar had two goals and an assist, Cam Talbot made 22 saves and the Los Angeles Kings defeated the Chicago Blackhawks 6-2.

Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson (32) celebrates with defenseman Zach Bogosian (24) after the Wild defeated the Anaheim Ducks in an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, March 19, 2024. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Gustavsson gets 3rd shutout of season, Kaprizov extends point streak to 8 games as Wild blank Ducks

Filip Gustavsson recorded his third shutout this season, Kirill Kaprizov extended his point streak to eight games with the 150th goal of his NHL career and the Minnesota Wild beat the Anaheim Ducks for the second time in six days, 4-0.

Edmonton Oilers' Adam Henrique (19) celebrates a goal against the Montreal Canadiens during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Edmonton, Alberta, Tuesday March 19, 2024. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor McDavid scores and sets up Leon Draisaitl’s OT winner as the Oilers beat Montreal 3-2

Connor McDavid scored and set up Leon Draisaitl’s winning power-play goal at 3:18 of overtime to lead the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens.

Nashville Predators right wing Michael McCarron (47) celebrates his goal in front of San Jose Sharks goaltender Magnus Chrona (30) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

McCarron scores 2 goals to lead Predators over Sharks 8-2; Nashville extends point streak

Michael McCarron scored two goals, Roman Josi and Filip Forsberg each had a goal and two assists and the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks 8-2, extending the team’s point streak to a franchise-record tying 15 games.

Colorado Avalanche's Mikko Rantanen, left, scores past St. Louis Blues' Scott Perunovich (48) and Brayden Schenn (10) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)

Mikko Rantanen’s 7th career hat trick leads surging Avalanche past Blues 4-3

Mikko Rantanen scored three goals to lead the surging Colorado Avalanche to a 4-3 victory over the St. Louis Blues.

Columbus Blue Jackets center Boone Jenner (38) has his attempt to score stopped by Detroit Red Wings goaltender James Reimer (47) during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Red Wings beat the Blue Jackets in OT

DETROIT (AP) — Patrick Kane scored 48 seconds into overtime as the Detroit rallied to beat Columbus 4-3.

Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) controls the puck in front of New York Islanders center Mathew Barzal (13) and defenseman Adam Pelech (3) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Seth Jarvis, Jake Guentzel power Hurricanes past struggling Islanders 4-1 for 4th straight win

Seth Jarvis scored twice and the Carolina Hurricanes raced to a three-goal lead in the first period on the way to a 4-1 win over the New York Islanders.

Boston Bruins right wing David Pastrnak (88) celebrates with left wing Danton Heinen (43) after scoring against the Ottawa Senators during the third period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Pastrnak’s 17th regular-season hat trick leads Bruins over Senators 6-2

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak scored two goals less than three minutes apart in the first period and then completed his hat trick in the third to lead the Boston Bruins past the Ottawa Senators 6-2 on Tuesday night.

New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin (31) reacts as Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele (55) celebrates after scoring with left wing Kyle Connor (81) and left wing Alex Iafallo (9) during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Mark Scheifele scores 3 and Jets beats Rangers 4-2

Mark Scheifele scored three goals, Connor Hellebuyck made 38 saves and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Rangers 4-2.

Philadelphia Flyers' Scott Laughton (21) celebrates after scoring a goal against Toronto Maple Leafs' Ilya Samsonov (35) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 19, 2024, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Flyers beat Maple Leafs 4-3; Philly captain Couturier is a healthy scratch for 1st time in career

Owen Tippett scored 19 seconds into the game and added an assist, and Morgan Frost had a goal and an assist as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3.