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Apr 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews (34) greets goalie Ilya Samsonov (35) after a win over the Florida Panthers at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Chasing Leafs, Lightning face rival in pivotal showdown

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Mar 19, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Morgan Rielly (44) against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Leafs D Morgan Rielly (upper body) returning Wednesday

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Mar 18, 2024; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Washington Capitals right wing T.J. Oshie (77) controls the puck against the Calgary Flames during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Capitals F T.J. Oshie (undisclosed) out against Sabres

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Apr 1, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Islanders center Casey Cizikas (53) and goaltender Semyon Varlamov (40) celebrate win in overtime against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

Islanders keeping guard up vs. Blackhawks

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Mar 29, 2024; Buffalo, New York, USA; Buffalo Sabres center Dylan Cozens (24) watches as New Jersey Devils center Dawson Mercer (91) makes a pass during the third period at KeyBank Center. Mandatory Credit: Timothy T. Ludwig-USA TODAY Sports

Devils bid to brush aside Sidney Crosby, Penguins

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Apr 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Florida Panthers forward Matthew Tkachuk (19) waits for a faceoff against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the third period at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Panthers keep bigger picture in view ahead of clash vs. Canadiens

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Apr 1, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Detroit Red Wings goaltender Alex Lyon (34) celebrates with defenseman Moritz Seider (53), left wing David Perron (57) after they beat the Tampa Bay Lightning at Amalie Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-USA TODAY Sports

NHL roundup: Wings defeat Lightning to halt road skid

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Apr 1, 2024; San Jose, California, USA; Seattle Kraken goaltender Philipp Grubauer (31) prepares to catch the puck during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center at San Jose. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Kraken keep hopes alive with win over Sharks

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Apr 1, 2024; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Edmonton Oilers left wing Evander Kane (91) skates against the St. Louis Blues during the first period at Enterprise Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Le-USA TODAY Sports

Blues edge Oilers behind Brandon Saad’s OT goal

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Apr 1, 2024; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Winnipeg Jets defenseman Brenden Dillon (5) and Los Angeles Kings left wing Kevin Fiala (22) scramble for the puck in front of Winnipeg Jets goaltender Laurent Brossoit (39) in the first period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-USA TODAY Sports

Cole Perfetti’s two goals propel Jets past Kings

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