Leafs, Rangers clinch

Chris Kreider scored twice, Artemi Panarin added a goal and two assists and the New York Rangers routed the Ottawa Senators 5-1 on Saturday night to clinch their first postseason berth since 2017.

Ryan Strome and Andrew Copp also had goals and Igor Shesterkin needed just 21 saves to thwart the Senators as the surging Rangers improved to 7-1-1 in their last nine and moved into a tie with Carolina atop the Metropolitan Division with 100 points. Maple Leafs 3, Canadiens 2 —

Auston Matthews scored his NHL-leading 57th and 58th goals 27 seconds apart in the first period to help Toronto edge Montreal, wrap up a playoff spot for the sixth straight straight season and hit 100 points in the standings.

Capitals 6, Penguins 3 — Tom Wilson broke a tie with 8:25 left and Washington beat Pittsburgh. Panthers 4, Predators 1 —

Anton Lundell scored the winning goal in the second period, and Florida beat Nashville for its seventh straight victory.

Blues 6, Islanders 1 — Justin Faulk scored twice in a 96second span in the second period and Jordan Binnington made 29 saves to lift St. Louis to its fifth straight victory with a win over New York.

Devils 3, Stars 1 — Nico Hischier and Pavel Zacha scored 10 seconds apart in the third period in New Jersey’s victory over Dallas.

Flames 4, Kraken 1 — Noah Hanifin had four assists and Calgary beat Seattle for its fourth straight victory.

Ducks 5, Flyers 3 — Trevor Zegras had a goal and an assist to lead Anaheim past Philadelphia.

Blue Jackets 5, Red Wings 4 — Jack Roslovic had three goals, including the winner at 3:19 of overtime, and added an assist to lead the Columbus past Detroit.