SATURDAY’S RESULTS

Rangers 5, Senators 1: Chris Kreider scored twice, Artemi Panarin added a goal and two assists and host New York routed Ottawa to clinch its first postseason berth since 2017. Ryan Strome and Andrew Copp also had goals and Igor Shesterkin needed just 21 saves to thwart the Senators.

Maple Leafs 3, Canadiens 2: Auston Matthews scored his Nhlleading 57th and 58th goals 27 seconds apart in the first period to help Toronto edge visiting 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 host Pittsburgh. Alex Ovechkin tied it for Washington on a power play at 4:49 of the third period with his 44th goal of the season, and Wilson matched his career high with his 22nd — sending a wrist shot over Tristan Jarry’s glove from the left circle during a two-on-one.

Panthers 4, Predators 1: Anton Lundell scored the winning goal in the second period, and visiting Florida beat Nashville for its seventh straight victory. Jonathan Huberdeau and Gustav Forsling scored empty-net goals 17 seconds apart as Florida split the season series with Nashville.

Blues 6, Islanders 1: Justin Faulk scored twice in a 96-second span in the second period and Jordan Binnington made 29 saves to lift host St. Louis to its fifth straight victory.

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

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

Ducks 5, Flyers 3: Trevor Zegras scored two goals to lead visiting Anaheim past Philadelphia. Sonny Milano, Zach Aston-reese and Derek Grant also scored for the Ducks. They opened a four-game trip by winning for just the second time in the last 15 contests.

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

Golden Knights 6, Coyotes 1: Brayden Mcnabb scored a goal and assisted on two others for host Vegas.

Avalanche 2, Oilers 1 (SO): Nathan Mackinnon’s third period goal helped visiting Colorado extend the game, and Mackinnon scored the only goal in a shootout to beat Edmonton.

Canucks 4, Sharks 2: Alex Chiasson had a goal and an assist to help Vancouver defeat visiting San Jose.