NHL Hockey 3h Briefing
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NHL Game Highlights
The New Jersey Devils rallied for a 4-3 win espn.com over the Pittsburgh Penguins, with Jack Hughes scoring the game-winner in the final minute. Meanwhile, the Colorado Avalanche clinched a playoff berth with a 5-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken, extending their home-ice winning streak to eight games.
Standings Impact
The Boston Bruins moved into first place in the Atlantic Division after defeating the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1, while the Dallas Stars fell to third in the Central after a 2-1 shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild. In the Metropolitan, the New York Rangers maintained their lead with a 4-2 win over the Washington Capitals.
Player Performances
Connor McDavid recorded his 100th point of the season in Edmonton's 6-3 win over the Vancouver Canucks, while Marc-Andre Fleury made 42 saves in Minnesota's victory over Dallas. Auston Matthews scored twice for Toronto but couldn't prevent the Bruins' win.