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NHL Scores & More: Rangers Clinch Playoff Berth In Punchy Win Over Devils

by Travis Hughes

The New York Rangers and New Jersey Devils fought three times off the opening faceoff, and 60 minutes later the Rangers skated away with a win and a playoff berth. Elsewhere, Toronto was embarrassed in Boston.

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    For the first time since Oct. 30, 2010, Ovechkin scored two power play goals in the same game, a feat he accomplished in the first period as Washington took a commanding 3-0 lead. Ovechkin now has five goals in his last four games after having five in his previous 13.

    With the win, the Caps are now 2-2-0 during their pivotal five-game road trip as they maintain their hold on the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Ovechkin is doing what he needs to be doing: carrying his team on his back. Washington’s postseason hopes depend on it.

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    Devils Vs. Rangers: New York Makes Statement With Fists, Goals In Playoff-Clinching 4-2 Victory Over New Jersey

    Mar. 19, 2012; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Stu Bickel (41) and New Jersey Devils center Ryan Carter (20) fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE
    Mar. 19, 2012; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Stu Bickel (41) and New Jersey Devils center Ryan Carter (20) fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE
    Mar. 19, 2012; New York, NY, USA; New York Rangers defenseman Stu Bickel (41) and New Jersey Devils center Ryan Carter (20) fight during the first period at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Debby Wong-US PRESSWIRE

    It appeared New York was going to slip away quietly, but if the line brawl just three seconds after the opening puck was dropped was a tell-tale sign, one could deduce the Rangers made their point.

    Carter seemed to take the worst of anyone in the fracas, as it appeared he fell to the ice face-first. He bled profusely from his nose, which may have been broken from the impact with the ice surface. After arguably winning the battle of fists, the Broadway Blue Shirts quickly took to scoring goals to win where it matters most, on the scoreboard.

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    FEB 26, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kyle Brodziak (21) takes a shot in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-US PRESSWIRE
    FEB 26, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kyle Brodziak (21) takes a shot in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-US PRESSWIRE
    FEB 26, 2012; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Wild forward Kyle Brodziak (21) takes a shot in the second period against the San Jose Sharks at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Marilyn Indahl-US PRESSWIRE

    In Boston, the Bruins put eight goals by the Toronto Maple Leafs en route to an 8-0 shutout victory. In earning the shutout, goaltender Tim Thomas made just 13 saves. You don’t need to know anymore.

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