BOSTON (AP) " The NHL-leading Washington Capitals sent Boston to a season-ending 3-1 loss on Saturday that set up a potential NHL first-round playoff matchup between them. Backup Philipp Grubauer made 21 saves for the Capitals, who won for the 10th time in their last 11 games. 2 goalie Anton Khudobin stopped 21 of 24 shots he faced in the first two periods before he was replaced by starter Tuukka Rask. Earlier, Ottawa beat the New York Rangers to reach 98 points with one game remaining and eliminate the possibility Boston could finish second in the Atlantic Division. FLYERS 4, BLUE JACKETS 2PHILADELPHIA (AP) " Steve Mason made 20 saves to help Philadelphia beat reeling Columbus.

Source: New Zealand Herald April 08, 2017 22:17 UTC