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The New York Islanders weren't in any serious danger of losing their hold on a playoff spot entering Thursday's game in Winnipeg, and it was always going to be just a matter of when, and not if, they officially clinch a postseason berth. The Islanders scored three goals over the final 13 minutes, including two in the final two minutes, to storm back for a 5-4 win that moved them back into second place in the Metropolitan Division and has them one step closer to returning to the playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season. Jordan Eberle was the big hero for the Islanders on Thursday with a pair of third period goals, including the game-winner just 33 seconds after Casey Cizikas had tied the game. Continue to Article

March 28, 2019 11:25:pm EST

The Blues will look to take the first step toward raising the Stanley Cup for the first time in franchise history when they visit the New York Rangers on Friday night. The Blues haven't played since Monday, when they extended their winning streak to four games by beating the visiting Vegas Golden Knights 3-1. The Rangers were off Thursday after suffering their seventh loss in eight games Wednesday, falling to the host Boston Bruins 6-3. Continue to Article

March 28, 2019 7:10:pm EST

Some of the pressure is off for the Nashville Predators going into their game Friday against the host Pittsburgh Penguins at PPG Paints Arena. The Predators (43-28-6) clinched a playoff spot Monday for a franchise-record fifth year in a row with a 1-0 win at Minnesota. "Everybody goes into a year with good intentions, and everybody has a plan in mind, and I'm sure they're all including the playoffs," coach Peter Laviolette said. Continue to Article

March 28, 2019 7:09:pm EST

The Nashville Predators have put forward Austin Watson on a long-term injury loan to their American Hockey League affiliate, a week after he earned reinstatement from the NHL. The Predators announced Monday they have assigned both Watson and forward Mikka Salomaki to the Milwaukee Admirals on a long-term injury loan. The NHL announced last week that Watson had been returned to available status as he entered the follow-up phase of the league's substance abuse and behavioral health program. Continue to Article

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