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ELMONT, N.Y. — The Islanders knew what to expect from the Flyers and knew what they had to avoid in their tense playoff chase. Facing teams a mere week away from their offseason vacation but with players trying to win jobs for next season is never easy.

The clock was ticking toward its final minute and the Florida Panthers were at risk of wasting a dominant third period Saturday. They had already rallied once and blown one lead, and they were tied with the Washington Capitals for 19 minutes of the third period until Matthew Tkachuk, on…

NEWARK, N.J. – The New Jersey Devils were just too fast, too skilled, too deep. Hungry is another word that comes to mind. Relentless is a good one, too.

It was a little of the best of Evgeni Malkin. He had two assists — the second a tremendous pass — in what amounted to a season-sustaining 4-2 win for the Penguins on Sunday night against the Philadelphia Flyers. That gave him 80 points for the season, a number he…

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins this calendar year have had few convincing wins, the rare complete game in which they actually displayed focus and fire from wire to wire.

The Florida Panthers are back in a postseason spot with only five games left in the regular season.

The 2022-23 NHL season is coming down to the wire, folks.

PITTSBURGH — There were no signs of rust, no softies let in or questionable plays with the puck behind the net.

The Florida Panthers traded for Matthew Tkachuk in the offseason to try to reach another level. Right now, they just need him to help carry them into the 2023 Stanley Cup playoffs.