NHL ROUNDUP
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BRUINS 3, Sabres 2 (SO): Charlie Coyle and Jake DeBrusk scored in Boston’s two chances in the shootout and the Bruins, with newcomer Taylor Hall, rebounded for a victory over the Sabres. Craig Smith and David Krejci scored in regulation for Boston.
Rangers 3, DEVILS 0: Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves in posting his first NHL shutout and the Rangers opened a fourgame series against the rival Devils with a victory. Mika Zibanejad and Artemi Panarin scored and Adam Fox had assists on both goals as New York improved to 10-4-3 since March 13.
CAPITALS 6, Flyers 1: Anthony Mantha had a two points in his Washington debut, Alex Ovechkin scored the 728th goal of his NHL career and the Capitals beat the Flyers for their third consecutive victory. The East Division-leading Cap
itals went 3 for 3 on the power play.
Flames 3, MAPLE LEAFS 2, OT: Johnny Gaudreau scored 36 seconds into overtime and the Flames beat the first-place Maple Leafs. Juuso Valimaki and Elias Lindholm also scored for Calgary. Zach Hyman had a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs.
PREDATORS 7, Lightning 2: Roman Josi had a goal and an assist in Nashville’s three-goal first period as the Predators beat the Lightning for their fifth win in six games. Viktor Arvidsson scored two goals for Nashville.
Panthers 3, STARS 2, OT: Frank Vatrano scored a power-play goal with 1:51 left in overtime, and the Panthers beat the Stars. Aleksander Barkov and Radko Gudas scored in regulation, and Chris Driedger made 24 saves for Florida.