The Phoenix Coyotes kept pace in the playoff race by beating the San Jose Sharks, while the Capitals overcame a blown two-goal lead in a must-win game to beat the Bruins in a shootout.
NHL Scores: Flyers Soar, Florida Teams Struggle


March 29, 2012; Toronto, ON, CANADA; Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Matt Carle (25) against the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Air Canada Centre. Philadelphia defeated Toronto 7-1. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-US PRESSWIRE For more on the NHL, visit SB Nation’s NHL hub.
Read Article >Sharks Vs. Coyotes: Radim Vrbata, Mike Smith Put Phoenix In Playoff Spot (Again) After 2-0 Win Over San Jose

PresswireCapitals Vs. Bruins: Caps Blow It, Come Back To Win 3-2 In Shootout

PresswireI bet the Caps felt so dirty even thinking about that possibility.
Read Article >Blues Vs. Blackhawks: Dave Bolland’s Game-Winner In Shootout Solidifies Chicago’s Postseason Hopes

PresswireThe shootout loss snapped a two-game winning streak and gave the Blues an NHL-high 106 points, but losing the extra point spoiled what would have been a Central Division-clinching night. With four contests left in their schedule, the Blue Notes hold a nine-point lead on Detroit, who have five games remaining.
Two goals would be scored midway through the first period -- one by each team -- encompassing all of a nine-second span.
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