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Sport Pastrnak nets hat track, Bruins rally to stun Hurricanes 6-4

05:41  14 march  2018
05:41  14 march  2018 Source:   ap.org

Krejci hat trick leads Bruins to 8-4 win over Penguins

Krejci hat trick leads Bruins to 8-4 win over Penguins David Krejci had his fourth career hat trick, David Pastrnak had two goals and an assist, and the Boston Bruins had their highest-scoring game since 2012 on Thursday night, beating the Pittsburgh Penguins 8-4.The Bruins center capitalized on his pairing with trade deadline acquisition Rick Nash to record his first hat trick in four years, and Boston tallied its biggest offensive output since 2012 with an 8-4 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Thursday night.

Pastrnak scored three of Boston's five goals in the final 10 minutes for his first career hat trick, and the Bruins stunned the Carolina Hurricanes by rallying for a 6 - 4 victory Tuesday night. Matt Grzelcyk, Pastrnak and Danton Heinen scored in a span of 77 seconds to turn a 4-1 Bruins deficit into a 4-all tie.

Boston Bruins ' Rick Nash and Carolina Hurricanes ' Justin Faulk (27) chase the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Matt Grzelcyk, Pastrnak and Danton Heinen scored in a span of 77 seconds to turn a 4 -1 Bruins deficit into a 4 -all tie.

Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88), of the Czech Republic, is congratulated by Matt Grzelcyk (48) following Pastrnak's game winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Boston won 6-4. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)© The Associated Press Boston Bruins' David Pastrnak (88), of the Czech Republic, is congratulated by Matt Grzelcyk (48) following Pastrnak's game winning goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the third period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Boston won 6-4. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

RALEIGH, N.C. — David Pastrnak scored three of Boston's five goals in the final 10 minutes for his first career hat trick, and the Bruins stunned the Carolina Hurricanes by rallying for a 6-4 victory Tuesday night.

Matt Grzelcyk, Pastrnak and Danton Heinen scored in a span of 77 seconds to turn a 4-1 Bruins deficit into a 4-all tie.

Brad Marchand completes hat trick, lifts Bruins

Brad Marchand completes hat trick, lifts Bruins Defense took a holiday. Discipline went along for the ride. On a night when standard NHL form when straight out the window and never looked back, the Bruins blew leads of 2-0, 4-2 and 5-3 and ultimately defeated the Red Wings, 6-5, when Brad Marchand scored with 34 seconds gone in overtime.

David Pastrnak recorded his first career hat trick as a part of the Bruins ' five-goal 3rd period in a 6 - 4 comeback win against the Hurricanes . Pastrnak nets hat trick as Bruins rally to beat Canes. Mar 13, 2018 • 05:17.

Bruins rally in 3rd period to stun Hurricanes , 6 - 4 . Matt Grzelcyk, Pastrnak and Danton Heinen scored in a span of 77 seconds to turn a 4-1 Bruins deficit into a 4-all tie. Grzelcyk fired home a slap shot with 9:56 remaining, Pastrnak scored on a wrister 56 seconds later and Heinen followed 21

BOX SCORE: BRUINS 6, HURRICANES 4

Grzelcyk fired home a slap shot with 9:56 remaining, Pastrnak scored on a wrister 56 seconds later and Heinen followed 21 seconds after that with the tying goal, banging home a one-timer off a 2-on-1 rush with David Krejci.

Pastrnak put Boston ahead on a power-play goal with 3:30 left and finished off his hat trick with an empty-net goal with 1:34 remaining.

Brad Marchand had a goal and two assists for the Bruins, who snapped a three-game road losing streak. Tuukka Rask made 29 saves.

Sebastian Aho, Teuvo Teravainen and Justin Williams scored in the second period for Carolina. Brock McGinn added a short-handed goal 51 seconds into the third to make it 4-1, but the Hurricanes couldn't hold it.

Justin Faulk and Elias Lindholm each had two assists, and Cam Ward stopped 28 shots. It was a deflating loss for the Hurricanes, who missed a chance to make up ground as they chase the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. They are seven points back with 12 games remaining.

Capitals sign GM Brian MacLellan to contract extension

Capitals sign GM Brian MacLellan to contract extension The Washington Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacLellan to a contract extension. MacLellan is in the fourth year of his original four-year deal when he was promoted from assistant GM to replace McPhee. The team confirmed the extension Friday, March 9, 2018, in the midst of its California road trip. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File) WASHINGTON — The Washington Capitals have re-signed general manager Brian MacL MacLellan is in the fourth year of his original four-year deal when he was promoted from assistant GM to replace McPhee.

Pastrnak scored a third-period hat trick, the first of his career, as the Bruins came back from a 4-1 deficit in the final 10 minutes of regulation to stun the Hurricanes 6 - 4 in Carolina. Two minutes later, Pastrnak sealed the two points for the Bruins by finding the center of an empty net from the red line.

Video: Pastrnak nets hat trick as Bruins rally to beat Canes. "Kind of laughing to yourself," said goaltender Tuukka Rask on his reaction to the But the Bruins - and especially David Pastrnak - were far from finished. Pastrnak Takes Over. When the Hurricanes scored a shorthanded goal in the first

NOTES: Aho set a career high with his 25th goal. ... Teravainen has eight goals and three assists in his last 11 games. ... Bruins forward David Backes returned after serving a three-game suspension for a late hit to the head against Detroit's Frans Nielsen last Tuesday. ... Bruins coach Bruce Cassidy said forward Patrice Bergeron (broken foot) did not make the trip and will be out until at least next week. D Charlie McAvoy (MCL sprain) missed the game as well.

UP NEXT

Bruins: At the Florida Panthers on Thursday night.

Hurricanes: Host the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

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    Face off

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    Chasing the Puck

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  • Slide 42 of 75: Florida Panthers goaltender Roberto Luongo makes a blocker save on a shot by Tampa Bay Lightning center Steven Stamkos during the second period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Tampa, Fla.
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    Incoming

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  • Slide 43 of 75: Montreal Canadiens left wing Nicolas Deslauriers (20) skates away with the puck as New Jersey Devils center Pavel Zacha (37), of the Czech Republic, tries to stop him during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 6, 2018, in Newark, N.J.
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    Closing in

    The Canadiens left wing Nicolas Deslauriers, 20, skates away with the puck as The Devils center Pavel Zacha, 37, tries to stop him on March 6 in Newark, N.J. The Devils won 6-4.
  • Slide 44 of 75: New York Rangers right wing Jesper Fast (17) of Sweden trips in front of Winnipeg Jets goaltender Steve Mason (35) and Winnipeg Jets defenseman Joe Morrow (70) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in New York, Tuesday, March 6, 2018. It was Mason's first start in 21 games after suffering a concussion.
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    Tripped

    The Rangers' Jesper Fast, 17, trips in front of the Jets' Steve Mason, 35, and Joe Morrow, 70, in New York on March 6. The Jets won 3-0.
  • Slide 45 of 75: NASHVILLE, TN - MARCH 6: Mike Fisher #12 and Alexei Emelin #25 of the Nashville Predators battle for the puck against Alexander Radulov #47 of the Dallas Stars during an NHL game at Bridgestone Arena on March 6, 2018 in Nashville, Tennessee.
    45/75 SLIDES © John Russell/NHLI/Getty Images

    Battle for puck

    Mike Fisher, 12, and Alexei Emelin, 25, of the Predators battle for the puck against Alexander Radulov, 47, of the Stars on March 6 in Nashville, Tennessee. The Predators won 2-0.
  • Slide 46 of 75: COLUMBUS, OH - MARCH 06: Jonathan Marchessault #81 of the Vegas Golden Knights and Mark Letestu #55 of the Columbus Blue Jackets face-off during the second period of the game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Vegas Golden Knights at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, Ohio on March 6, 2018.
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    Face off

    Jonathan Marchessault, 81, of the Golden Knights and Mark Letestu, 55, of the Blue Jackets face-off during a game in Columbus, Ohio on March 6. The Blue Jackets won 4-1.
  • Slide 47 of 75: ST. PAUL, MN - MARCH 6: Trevor van Riemsdyk #57 of the Carolina Hurricanes defends Jason Zucker #16 of the Minnesota Wild during the game at the Xcel Energy Center on March 6, 2018 in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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    Defending

    Trevor van Riemsdyk, 57, of the Hurricanes defends Jason Zucker, 16, of the Wild on March 6 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The Wild won 6-2.
  • Slide 48 of 75: CHICAGO, IL - MARCH 06: Colorado Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov (1) watches the puck in the 1st period during an NHL hockey game between the Colorado Avalanche and the Chicago Blackhawks on March 06, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago, IL.
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    Eyes on the puck

    The Avalanche goalie Semyon Varlamov, 1, watches the puck during a game against the Blackhawks on March 6 in Chicago, IL. The Blackhawks won 2-1.
  • Slide 49 of 75: EDMONTON, AB - MARCH 5: Matthew Benning #83 of the Edmonton Oilers battles for the puck against Christian Fischer #36 of the Arizona Coyotes on March 5, 2018 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
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    Watchout

    Matthew Benning, 83, of the Oilers battles for the puck against Christian Fischer, 36, of the Coyotes on March 5 in Alberta, Canada. Edmonton won 4-3.
  • Slide 50 of 75: Ottawa Senators center Ryan Dzingel (18), Zack Smith (15) and Dallas Stars right wing Alexander Radulov (47) of Russia compete for control of the puck during an NHL hockey game in Dallas, Monday, March 5, 2018.
    50/75 SLIDES © Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo

    Puck Control

    The Senators' center Ryan Dzingel, 18, Zack Smith, 15, and the Stars right wing Alexander Radulov, 47, compete for control of the puck in Dallas on March 5. Ottawa won 3-2.

    Atkinson scores in OT to lift Blue Jackets past Bruins, 5-4

    Atkinson scores in OT to lift Blue Jackets past Bruins, 5-4 Cam Atkinson scored 2:55 into overtime to lift the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-4 victory over Boston on Monday night for their eighth straight victory, spoiling a splendid NHL debut for Bruins forward Ryan Donato. Sonny Milano, Boone Jenner, Thomas Vanek and Artemi Panarin also scored for the Blue Jackets. Nick Foligno had two assists, and Vanek and Jenner each added one. Joonas Korpisalo stopped 34 shots.

  • Slide 51 of 75: VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 5: Mathew Barzal #13 of the New York Islanders checks Brock Boeser #6 of the Vancouver Canucks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena March 5, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
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    Caught in between

    Mathew Barzal, 13, of the Islanders checks Brock Boeser, 6, of the Canucks on March 5 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Vancouver won 4-3.
  • Slide 52 of 75: Calgary Flames' Mark Giordano (5) clears the puck between Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) and Jake Guentzel (59) during a power play in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Monday, March 5, 2018.
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    Puck in the air

    The Flames' Mark Giordano, 5, clears the puck between the Penguins' Sidney Crosby, 87, and Jake Guentzel, 59, in Pittsburgh on March 5. Pittsburgh won 4-3.
  • Slide 53 of 75: Buffalo Sabres forward Benoit Pouliot (67) is taken down by Toronto Maple Leafs forward Thomas Plekanec (19) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Monday, March 5, 2018, in Buffalo, N.Y.
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    Oops

    The Sabres' forward Benoit Pouliot, 67, is taken down by the Maple Leafs' forward Thomas Plekanec, 19, on March 5 in Buffalo, N.Y. Buffalo won 5-3.
  • Slide 54 of 75: Vegas Golden Knights left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal with teammates during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils, Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)
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    Celebrating the first goal

    Golden Knights left wing Tomas Tatar (90) celebrates his goal against the Devils on March 4 in Newark, N.J. The Golden Knights won 3-2.
  • Slide 55 of 75: Detroit Red Wings' Luke Glendening, center, is squeezed between Minnesota Wild's Ryan Suter, left, and goalie Devan Dubnyk in the first period of an NHL hockey game Sunday, March 4, 2018, in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
    55/75 SLIDES © Jim Mone/AP Photo

    Sandwiched

    The Red Wings' Luke Glendening, center, is squeezed between the Wild's Ryan Suter, left, and goalie Devan Dubnyk on March 4 in St. Paul, Minn. The Wild won 4-1.
  • Slide 56 of 75: RALEIGH, NC - MARCH 04: Winnipeg Jets Right Wing Patrik Laine (29) tracks down a loose puck during a game between the Winnipeg Jets and the Carolina Hurricanes at the PNC Arena in Raleigh, NC on March 4, 2018. Winnipeg defeated Carolina 3-2. (Photo by Greg Thompson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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    Moving quickly

    Jets Right Wing Patrik Laine (29) tracks down a loose puck against the Hurricanes on March 4 in Raleigh, NC. Winnipeg defeated Carolina 3-2.
  • Slide 57 of 75: Chicago Blackhawks left winger Tomas Jurco (13) celebrates his goal against Anaheim Ducks goalie John Gibson (36) and defenseman Marcus Pettersson (65) in the second period of an NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, March 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)
    57/75 SLIDES © Reed Saxon/AP Photo

    Reaching the final destination

    Blackhawks left winger Tomas Jurco (13) celebrates his goal against the Ducks on March 4 in Anaheim, Calif. The Ducks won 6-3.
  • Slide 58 of 75: Colorado Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard, left, pursues the puck into the corner with Nashville Predators left wing Filip Forsberg in the second period of an NHL hockey game, Sunday, March 4, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
    58/75 SLIDES © David Zalubowski/AP Photo

    Chased by the Predator

    Avalanche defenseman Samuel Girard, left, pursues the puck into the corner with Predators left wing Filip Forsberg on March 4 in Denver. Nashville won 4-3.
  • Slide 59 of 75: PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 03: Pittsburgh Penguins Center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his game winning goal past New York Islanders Goalie Christopher Gibson (33) during the overtime period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the New York Islanders on March 3, 2018, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. The Penguins defeated the Islanders 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
    59/75 SLIDES © Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

    This calls for a celebration

    Penguins Center Sidney Crosby (87) celebrates his game winning goal past the Islanders Goalie Christopher Gibson (33) on March 3 in Pittsburgh, PA. The Penguins defeated the Islanders 3-2 in overtime.
  • Slide 60 of 75: DALLAS, TX - MARCH 03: Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) sets up in front of St. Louis Blues goaltender Carter Hutton (40) during the game between the Dallas Stars and the St. Louis Blues on March 3, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Matthew Pearce/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
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    Star of the game

    Stars left wing Jamie Benn (14) sets up in front of Blues goaltender Carter Hutton (40) on March 3 in Dallas, Texas. The Stars won 3-2.

    Streaking Blue Jackets peaking at right time

    Streaking Blue Jackets peaking at right time The Columbus Blue Jackets picked the perfect time to get hot. Notching their eighth straight victory Monday, the streaking Blue Jackets moved up to 85 points on the season following a come from behind win over the Boston Bruins.BOX SCORE:   BLUE JACKETS 5, BRUINS 4Forward Cam Atkinson sealed the victory, tallying his fourth goal in his past three outings, showing shades of the winger who potted 35 a year ago.

  • Slide 61 of 75: Boston Bruins' Riley Nash (20) falls while battling Montreal Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin (92) for the puck in overtime during an NHL hockey game in Boston, Saturday, March 3, 2018. The Bruins won 2-1. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
    61/75 SLIDES © Michael Dwyer/AP Photo

    Taking the enemy down

    The Bruins' Riley Nash (20) falls while battling Canadiens' Jonathan Drouin (92) for the puck in overtime on March 3. The Bruins won 2-1.
  • Slide 62 of 75: The Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (34), blocks a shot by the Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) on Feb. 17, in Nashville, Tenn. The Red Wings won 3-1.
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    360-Degree Protection

    The Red Wings goaltender Petr Mrazek (34), blocks a shot by the Predators right wing Craig Smith (15) on Feb. 17, in Nashville, Tenn. The Red Wings won 3-1.
  • Slide 63 of 75: Washington Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck against Toronto Maple Leafs center Zach Hyman (11) during the third period of an NHL hockey game, Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. The Capitals won 5-2. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
    63/75 SLIDES © Nick Wass/AP Photo

    Unbreachable

    Capitals goaltender Braden Holtby (70) stops the puck against Maple Leafs center Zach Hyman (11) on March 3 in Annapolis, Md. The Capitals won 5-2.
  • Slide 64 of 75: VANCOUVER, BC - MARCH 2: Ryan Johansen #92 of the Nashville Predators spears Erik Gudbranson #44 of the Vancouver Canucks during their NHL game at Rogers Arena on March 2, 2018 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Nashville won 4-3.
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    Misconduct

    Ryan Johansen (92) of the Predators spears Erik Gudbranson of the Canucks on March 2 in Vancouver, Canada. Nashville won 4-3.
  • Slide 65 of 75: Carolina Hurricanes' Lee Stempniak, center, watches the puck with New Jersey Devils' Kyle Palmieri, front left, and Devils goalie Keith Kinkaid, left, while Devils' Damon Severson (28) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, March 2, 2018.
    65/75 SLIDES © Gerry Broome/AP Photo

    Group chase

    The Hurricanes' Lee Stempniak, center, watches the puck against the Devils' in Raleigh, N.C. on  March 2. Carolina won 3-1.
  • Slide 66 of 75: LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 02: Stella Ray, 12, and her brother Ryan Ray, 9, both of Nevada, celebrate after Ryan Carpenter #40 of the Vegas Golden Knights scored a short-handed goal against the Ottawa Senators in the third period of their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 2, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Senators won 5-4.
    66/75 SLIDES © Ethan Miller/Getty Images

    Cheering for the Knights

    Stella Ray, 12, and her brother Ryan Ray, 9, celebrate after Ryan Carpenter of the Golden Knights scored a short-handed goal against the Senators on March 2 in Las Vegas. The Senators won 5-4.
  • Slide 67 of 75: Mar 2, 2018; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; New York Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. New York Rangers won 3-1.
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    Solid defense

    The Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist (30) makes a save against the Flames on March 2 in Calgary, Canada. The Rangers won 3-1.
  • Slide 68 of 75: Ottawa Senators right wing Alexandre Burrows (14) celebrates his goal against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury late in the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, March 2, 2018, in Las Vegas.
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    Ecstatic

    The Senators' Alexandre Burrows celebrates his goal against the Golden Knights on March 2 in Las Vegas. Ottawa won 5-4.
  • Slide 69 of 75: NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 02: Charlie Lindgren #39 of the Montreal Canadiens sprawls out to make a save against Tanner Fritz #56 of the New York Islanders during the third period at Barclays Center on March 2, 2018 in New York City.
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    Quite a stretch

    Charlie Lindgren (39) of the Canadiens sprawls out to make a save against Tanner Fritz (56) of the Islanders on March 2 in New York City. Montreal won 6-3.
  • Slide 70 of 75: DALLAS, TX - MARCH 01: Tampa Bay Lightning center Cory Conacher (89) pokes the puck past Dallas Stars goaltender Ben Bishop (30) to win in overtime during the game between the Dallas Stars and the Tampa Bay Lightning on March 1, 2018 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. Tampa Bay defeats Dallas 5-4 in overtime.
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    Lightning strikes Dallas!

    The Lightning' Cory Conacher (89) pokes the puck past the Stars goaltender Ben Bishop (30) to win in overtime on Mar. 1 in Dallas, Texas. Tampa Bay won 5-4.
  • Slide 71 of 75: San Jose Sharks' Joonas Donskoi, center, is defended by Chicago Blackhawks' Carl Dahlstrom during the second period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 1, 2018, in San Jose, Calif.
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    Fighting the Sharks

    The Sharks' Joonas Donskoi, center, is defended by the Blackhawks' Carl Dahlstrom on Mar. 1 in San Jose, Calif. The Sharks won 7-2.
  • Slide 72 of 75: Boston Bruins center David Krejci (46) scores against Pittsburgh Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith (1) as Penguins right wing Tom Kuhnhackl (34) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Boston.
    72/75 SLIDES © Elise Amendola/AP Photo

    Dominating the Penguins

    The Bruins' David Krejci (46) scores against the Penguins goaltender Casey DeSmith on Mar. 1 in Boston. The Bruins won 8-4.
  • Slide 73 of 75: SUNRISE, FL - MARCH 1: Aleksander Barkov #16 of the Florida Panthers scores the game winning goal against Goaltender Cory Schneider #35 of the New Jersey Devils at the BB&T Center on March 1, 2018 in Sunrise, Florida.
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    In rolls the puck

    Aleksander Barkov of the Panthers scores the game winning goal against the Devils on Mar. 1 in Sunrise, Florida. The Panthers won 3-2.
  • Slide 74 of 75: Dallas Stars left wing Antoine Roussel (21), of France, is slammed into the boards by Tampa Bay Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) as they compete for control of the puck in the first period of an NHL hockey game Thursday, March 1, 2018, in Dallas.
    74/75 SLIDES © Tony Gutierrez/AP Photo

    Stay down

    The Stars' Antoine Roussel (21), is slammed into the boards by the Lightning's Steven Stamkos (91) as they compete for the puck on Mar. 1 in Dallas.
  • Slide 75 of 75: PHILADELPHIA, PA - MARCH 01: Carolina Hurricanes left wing Teuvo Teravainen (86) slips one past Philadelphia Flyers goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) during the NHL game between the Carolina Hurricanes and the Philadelphia Flyers on March 01, 2018 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia PA.
    75/75 SLIDES © Gavin Baker/Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

    Can't stop the Hurricanes

    The Hurricanes' Teuvo Teravainen (86) slips one past the Flyers goaltender Petr Mrazek (34) on Mar. 1 in Philadelphia. Carolina won 4-1.

Carlson scores late as Capitals deal Stars a tough defeat .
John Carlson scored the go-ahead goal with five minutes remaining to help the Washington Capitals beat the Dallas Stars 4-3 on Tuesday night and extend their lead atop the Metropolitan Division. T.J. Oshie, Matt Niskanen and Alex Ovechkin also scored for Washington, which leads the tight Metropolitan by four points over Pittsburgh and Columbus. The Capitals are on pace for their third consecutive division title and playoff appearance with nine games remaining.BOX SCORE:   CAPITALS 4, STARS 3Carlson's goal tied him with the Stars' John Klingberg for the NHL lead among defensemen with 61 points.

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