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The Tampa Bay Lightning locked up a playoff spot before April even began, and the only real drama they faced boiled down to whether or not they’d win their division. The New Jersey Devils, meanwhile, scratched and clawed their way to their last game of the season. Maybe that lack of urgency and Andrei Vasilevskiy‘s fatigue conspired to make the Bolts’ finish to 2017-18 a little less than inspiring? Continue to Article

April 11, 2018 9:43:pm EST

The top-seeded Tampa Bay Lightning are well aware that the speedy New Jersey Devils are a dangerous opponent that can't be taken lightly in the opening round of the Stanley Cup playoffs. ''When you get to this time of year, teams are so tight and they're so close,'' coach Jon Cooper said. Tampa Bay is back in the playoffs after a one-year hiatus, aiming for a deep run for the third time in four seasons. Continue to Article

April 11, 2018 7:39:pm EST

The Caps wrapped up the regular season on a high-note with a 5-3 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday. Even with nothing to play for, the Caps managed to take control in the third period and put away the Devils. Here's how.Alex Ovechkin really wanted Continue to Article

April 07, 2018 10:46:pm EST

Alex Ovechkin scored two goals, including the game-winner in the third period, as the Washington Capitals defeated the New Jersey Devils 5-3 in the regular-season finale for both clubs Saturday night in Washington. Washington won the Metropolitan Division and finished with a 49-26-7 record and 105 points. Ovechkin needed three goals to reach 50 this season but finished with 49, first in the NHL by five over Winnipeg's Patrik Laine. Continue to Article

April 07, 2018 10:31:pm EST