Jordan Martinook had a goal and two assists and the Hurricanes scored five times in the middle period to beat the Devils 6-1 for a 3-1 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal.
The Panthers are on the brink of their first conference finals appearance since 1996. Florida topped Toronto 3-2, taking a 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Dougie Hamilton tied it in the third period, Luke Hughes scored his first NHL goal in overtime and the Devils rallied to beat the Capitals 5-4 in their regular-season finale.
James Reimer didn’t take part in pregame warmups, saying the team’s decision to wear Pride-themed jerseys in support of the LGBTQ community runs counter to his religious beliefs.
Mika Zibanejad had a goal and two assists, Artemi Panarin scored twice and Igor Shesterkin made 33 saves as the New York Rangers routed Pittsburgh 6-0 on Saturday night for their second win over the Penguins in three days.
Mark Kastelic’s first NHL game in his hometown was going to be memorable no matter what. He added the perfect topper to a perfect day by scoring the winning goal.
TAMPA, Fla. — Mikhail Sergachev had two goals and two assists during a four-goal first period, and the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Washington Capitals 6-3.
