LIGHTNING LATE GOAL MOVES THEM WITHIN ONE WIN OF SECOND ROUND

Tampa Bay had their 2-0 lead erased late in the second period, but Ondrej Palat (1-0—1) scored the Lightning late goal with 2:59 remaining in regulation to go-head and help the defending Eastern Conference champion Lightning move within one victory of the Second Round.

BLUES SWEEP TRIP TO CHICAGO, PUSH DEFENDING CHAMPS TO BRINK
The Blues overcame a 2-1 deficit for the second straight game – powered by 2-1—3 from Vladimir Tarasenko – to pick up their second straight win at United Center and push the defending Stanley Cup champion Blackhawks to the brink of elimination.

PENGUINS MAKE POSTSEASON HISTORY WITH GAME 3 VICTORY
In his return to the Penguins lineup, Matt Murray made 16 saves in his postseason debut to help Pittsburgh win Game 3 and take a 2-1 lead in their First Round series with the Rangers.

ANDERSEN FLAWLESS IN DUCKS’ FIRST WIN
Frederik Andersen denied all 27 shots he faced in his return to the crease to help the Ducks cut their series deficit to 2-1 against the Predators.

MILESTONES & BENCHMARKS

  • Kris Letang scored his 16th career playoff goal (all w/ PIT) to move past Larry Murphy (15) into sole possession of first place in franchise history among defensemen.
  • Predators captain Shea Weber played in his 48th career playoff game to move past David Legwand (47) for the most in franchise history.
  • On the heels of a playoff career-high 44-save performance in Game 3, Blues goaltender Brian Elliott made 39 saves to earn the victory
  • The NHL announced the start times for Game 5 of both the Capitals-Flyers (7 p.m. ET on Friday, April 22, if necessary) and Kings-Sharks series (10:30 p.m. ET on Friday, April 22)

TUESDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
Tampa Bay 3, DETROIT RED WINGS 2 – TBL leads 3-1
Pittsburgh 3, NY RANGERS 1 – PIT leads 2-1
St. Louis 4, CHICAGO 3 – STL leads 3-1
Anaheim 3, NASHVILLE 0 – NSH leads 2-1

SNEAK PEEK AT WEDNESDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Washington @ Philadelphia, WSH leads 3-0, 7:00 p.m.
Florida @ NY Islanders, NYI leads 2-1, 8:00 p.m.
Dallas @ Minnesota, DAL leads 2-1, 9:30 p.m.
Los Angeles @ San Jose, SJS leads 2-1, 10:30 p.m.

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