After a miraculous second half run, their third loss in four games seems to have put the Devils on ice. Elsewhere, the Caps and Flyers did battle in Philly and Buffalo bounced back from a tough loss.
Sabres Vs. Canadiens: Nathan Gerbe Scores Twice As Buffalo Rebounds, Wins 2-0
Elsewhere in the NHL...
Avalanche 5, Blue Jackets 4 (SO): With this win, the Avs snapped a stretch of 0-9-1 in their previous 10. Yawn.
Read Article >Devils Vs. Bruins: New Jersey’s Playoff Hopes Put On Ice After Another Loss
Capitals Vs. Flyers: Washington Halts Philly Comeback, Squeaks By With Shootout Win
You’d expect the Capitals to be furious with their giant blown lead in this one, but instead, after the game, the focus was on the character it took to stay focused after going down 4-3 late. In the Philadelphia locker room, you’d expect the Flyers to be angry with their poor start and the fact that they couldn’t seal the deal late, but ultimately, they were satisfied with their overall effort and the resilience it took to battle back from a big deficit.
Now, the race is basically in the same place it was a day ago, minus the fact that Washington officially clinched a playoff berth by picking up the two points. The Flyers are still in first with two games in hand and the Caps are slightly closer, still on their heels. It should be an interesting two weeks at the top of the East.
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