Jake Allen denied all 32 shots he faced to backstop the St Louis Blues past the League-leading Capitals for their fourth consecutive shutout and their 10th victory in their past 12 games.

Most Consecutive Shutouts in One Season, Since 1967-68
5 – Phoenix Coyotes: Dec. 31, 2003 – Jan. 9, 2004
4 – St. Louis Blues: March 19-26, 2016 (active)
4 – Philadelphia Flyers: Jan. 7-13, 1999
4 – Philadelphia Flyers: Dec. 14-21, 1996

TODAY’S CLINCHING SCENARIO
The Blackhawks will clinch a playoff berth if they get at least one point against the Canucks.

MILESTONES & BENCHMARKS

• Penguins captain Sidney Crosby (0-1—1) played in his 700th career game. He has collected at least one point in 13 of his past 14 outings (6-15—21) and ranks third in the NHL with 31-46—77 this season (73 GP).
• Forward Pavel Datsyuk, who has spent his entire career with the Red Wings, became the fifth player in franchise history to record 600 assists.
• Wild defenseman Ryan Suter collected one assist to reach 400 career points (60-340—400).
• Blue Jackets defenseman Dean Kukan and Sabres forward Hudson Fasching (1-0—1) and defenseman Casey Nelson (0-1—1) all made their League debuts.
• Jagr reached the 25-goal mark for the first time since 2007-08 (25 G in 82 GP w/ NYR) and for the 18th time in his career to move past Mike Gartner (17) for the second-most such seasons in NHL history behind Gordie Howe (20).

 

SATURDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
BUFFALO 3, Winnipeg 2
Pittsburgh 7, DETROIT RED WINGS 2
Minnesota 4, COLORADO 0
Dallas 4, SAN JOSE 2
Boston 3, TORONTO 1
NY Rangers 5, MONTREAL 2
Anaheim 4, OTTAWA 3 (OT)
Florida 5, TAMPA BAY 2
St. Louis 4, WASHINGTON 0
NY Islanders 4, CAROLINA 3 (OT)
NASHVILLE 5, Columbus 1
ARIZONA 2, Philadelphia 1
LOS ANGELES 6, Edmonton 4
Chicago 4, CALGARY 1

SNEAK PEEK AT SUNDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
New Jersey @ Carolina, 5:00 p.m.
Pittsburgh @ NY Rangers, 7:30 p.m.
Chicago @ Vancouver, 8:00 p.m.