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Last updated: April 1, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Metropolitan Division Tensions Flare

Tuesday night’s contests featured unusual on-ice confrontations, including a rare goaltender duel where Rangers netminder Igor Shesterkin and Devils counterpart Jacob Markstrom exchanged lengthy blows midway through the third period of New York's eventual 4-1 victory. Elsewhere, physical play led to injury concerns as Sabres center Sam Carrick sustained a left arm injury after trading punches with Islanders captain Anders Lee during their matchup.

Eastern Conference Scoring Milestones

Despite the physical altercations, the scoreboard saw significant milestones achieved, most prominently by the Capitals' veteran superstar. Alex Ovechkin registered two goals against the Philadelphia Flyers, pushing him past the 30-goal threshold for an NHL-record 20th time in his career as Washington secured a 6-4 win over their division rivals.