Today is Sunday, March 31st, 2019, and these are your news and notes
There were 12 contests in NHL action yesterday
Big playoff implications. It's all happening today. https://t.co/I1LmbgozwC pic.twitter.com/lgCqV2JrIP
— NHL (@NHL) March 30, 2019
Yesterday’s Results (Home team is in CAPS):
Florida Panthers infographic from the contest between the Panthers and the Boston Bruins yesterday afternoon.
We've got the #CatStats from yesterdays 4-1 win over the Bruins! 😼 pic.twitter.com/IPh1KSwPx7
— Florida Panthers (@FlaPanthers) March 31, 2019
Here's today's postgame infographic, presented by @CDWCorp. pic.twitter.com/0ApzYeQCne
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) March 30, 2019
Highlights from the contest between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers yesterday afternoon.
Full highlights from this afternoon's win 💪 pic.twitter.com/bVoLg2TsPq
— Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) March 31, 2019
The Toronto Maple Leafs would fall to the Ottawa Senators yesterday with a 4-2 loss yesterday.
Tough one in Ottawa. Back at it on Monday. #LeafsForever pic.twitter.com/1DrvVL8Nv1
— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) March 31, 2019
Ottawa would ruin Toronto’s chances to climb in the playoff picture with the win.
ICYMI: The #Sens doubled up the Maple Leafs 4-2 last night at @CdnTireCtr.
GAME RECAP: https://t.co/MYacSWvCTv pic.twitter.com/gNthT8Ql09
— Ottawa Senators (@Senators) March 31, 2019
The Washington Capitals would take down the top seed in the Eastern Conference with a 6-3 win yesterday at Amalie Arena in downtown Tampa Bay last night.
A look back at last night's win to wrap up March in our Postgame Infographic, presented by @KETTLERliving! #ALLCAPS
Recap #CapsBolts: https://t.co/TwWXKq0GHx pic.twitter.com/oUMjEA2ezD
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 31, 2019
Goal scorers for Washington included Alex Ovechkin, who would notch two goals, his 50th and 51st on the season, as well as two goals scored by TJ Oshie, a goal by Nicklas Backstrom and another goal by Jakub Vrana.
Tampa Bay would go convert on two out of five power plays in the contest, but those conversions would not be enough as the Capitals would out shoot and out perform the Lightning to seal the 6-3 win for Washington.
Final 📊 from tonight’s 6-3 loss to Washington. #WSHvsTBL pic.twitter.com/SZzrnM0uU4
— Tampa Bay Lightning (@TBLightning) March 31, 2019
TXHT has your full coverage of the contest between the Washington Capitals and the Tampa Bay Lightning at the following page.
Game Recap – 3/30/2019 – Washington Capitals v. Tampa Bay Lightning
Alex Ovechkin nets his 50th of the season in a two goal performance as the #ALLCAPS double up the #GoBolts 6-3. #CapsBolts https://t.co/Kb9r1wZEGt pic.twitter.com/wZuKf7Z8hX— TXHT Hockey (@TXHT_Hockey) March 31, 2019
St. Louis 3, NEW JERSEY 2 (OT)
The St. Louis Blues, who clinched a playoff berth on Friday, would take down the new Jersey Devils with a 3-2 win in overtime last night.
A win in New Jersey put the #stlblues just two points out of first place in the Central Division.
HIGHLIGHTS: https://t.co/JGkISX3jwu pic.twitter.com/eNkIerip6u
— St. Louis Blues (@StLouisBlues) March 31, 2019
The NY Islanders would take down the Buffalo Sabres yesterday with a 5-1 win and with the win, the Islanders would clinch a berth for the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Playoffs. #LGIhttps://t.co/xArm8Vq1MF
— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) March 31, 2019
The Montreal Canadiens would take an early lead in the contest against the Winnipeg Jets and come out with a 3-1 win over the Jets last night.
ICYMI: The Canadiens took the lead in the first period and held on for a 3-1 win over the Jets in Winnipeg on Saturday.
WATCH ➡️ https://t.co/NdhWLXBfwH#GoHabsGo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 31, 2019
There would be three different goal scorers for the Canadiens in the 3-1 win last night.
Jeff Petry a atteint un nouveau sommet personnel de buts dans la victoire.
Jeff Petry set a new career high for goals in the win.#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/bqGDboXrWo
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) March 31, 2019
The Columbus Blue Jackets would notch their fourth straight win and get two much needed points in the race for the one of the last two wild card spots in the Eastern Conference with a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
5️⃣ Goals
4️⃣ Straight wins
2️⃣ Crucial points#CBJ Highlights ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/dNFdb1DIuC— Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) March 31, 2019
Nashville, with the loss, would not gain any ground in the Central Division standings. The Winnipeg Jets and the Nashville Predators remain tied with 94 points atop the division.
The San Jose Sharks would defeat the Vegas Golden Knights last night at SAP Center last night with a 4-3 win in overtime.
Timo Meier had 10 hits tonight. Evander Kane had 9 hits. #SJSharks had 2 points. 👍 pic.twitter.com/lyGJHgg2TD
— San Jose Sharks (@SanJoseSharks) March 31, 2019
The Anaheim Ducks would take down the Edmonton Oilers yesterday with a 5-1 last night.
https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1112222361678278656
Anaheim’s Richard Rakell would score three goals in the contest to seal the win for the Ducks in this contest last night.
https://twitter.com/AnaheimDucks/status/1112210962503761920
The Vancouver Canucks would take down the the Dallas Stars yesterday with a 3-2 win in the shootout frame.
Game at a Glance, presented by @TD_Canada: #Canucks win a shootout thriller backed by a 38-save performance by @j_markstrom. pic.twitter.com/7yqNpL3g2h
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 31, 2019
It would be the second consecutive game in which the Canucks would win a game in the shootout. Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom would have a 38-save performance in the contest.
For the second straight game, the #Canucks win in the shootout – this time on a winner from @GranlundMa.@BudweiserCanada Highlights | https://t.co/xNxZ9VAfKT pic.twitter.com/EjfvdIUweP
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 31, 2019
He made 3️⃣8️⃣ saves in regulation & OT, then stopped all 8️⃣ shootout shots. GIVE IT UP FOR MARKY! 👏 pic.twitter.com/CN15QxoYiJ
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) March 31, 2019
In the final contest of the night, the Los Angeles Kings would defeat the Chicago Blackhawks by the score of 3-2 in overtime last night.
A totally tubular win 🤘#GoKingsGo pic.twitter.com/6ehgIgpb9I
— LA Kings (@LAKings) March 31, 2019
Chicago, with the loss, has been mathematically eliminated from postseason contention.
Today’s Schedule of Games:
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*Image is the property of the NHL, NHL Public Relations, and their respective owners
Today’s Stanley Cup Playoff clinching possibilities:
-The Calgary Flames will clinch the Pacific Division AND the Western Conference if they defeat the San Jose Sharks
-The Dallas Stars will clinch a berth in the playoffs if the Arizona Coyotes lose in any fashion
Clinching scenarios are back on the table today for the @NHLFlames and @DallasStars. #StanleyCup #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/eOC1cIu7WN
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) March 31, 2019
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