NEW YORK (AP) — Adam Fox scored 36 seconds into overtime and the New York Rangers became the first NHL team to clinch a playoff spot this season, beating the Philadelphia Flyers 6-5 following a wild third period Tuesday night. Alexis Lafreniere had two goals and Igor Shesterkin made 36 saves for the Rangers, who lead the league with 100 …
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Philadelphia visits Chicago after Tippett’s 2-goal game
Philadelphia Flyers (29-20-7, third in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Chicago Blackhawks (15-38-3, eighth in the Central Division) Chicago; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Flyers visit the Chicago Blackhawks after Owen Tippett scored two goals in the Flyers’ 6-3 loss to the New Jersey Devils. Chicago is 15-38-3 overall and 11-14-2 at home. The Blackhawks have given up …
Read More »New Jersey visits Washington after Hischier’s 2-goal game
New Jersey Devils (28-22-4, fourth in the Metropolitan Division) vs. Washington Capitals (24-21-8, sixth in the Metropolitan Division) Washington; Tuesday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: The New Jersey Devils visit the Washington Capitals after Nico Hischier scored two goals in the Devils’ 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. Washington has an 11-7-1 record in Metropolitan Division play and a 24-21-8 …
Read More »Travis Konecny’s ‘Gordie Howe hat trick’ lifts Flyers over Jets 4-1
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Travis Konecny had a goal, an assist and a fight in the first period — known as a “Gordie Howe hat trick” — to lead the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-1 victory over the slumping Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night. Asked whether he liked the goal, assist or fight the most, Konecny said, “Just the win, honestly.” …
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