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DENVER — The Colorado Avalanche previewed its potential first-round playoff matchup with a letdown defeat against the Nashville Predators.

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TAMPA, Fla. — When he’s at his best, Nikita Kucherov can bring out the most in his teammates.

NASHVILLE – The goals were plentiful Sunday, like resplendent eggs on an Easter morning lawn.

Reichel plans to stay in Chicago most of this summer, working with strength and conditioning coach Paul Goodman to grow physically — the biggest area in which he needs to improve.

Dach missed the Hawks’ game Saturday against the Predators; test results on his injury are expected back Monday. Plus, Patrick Kane curiously dodged a question about his goal celebration.

Goalie Kaapo Kahkonen had his best game in a Sharks uniform but once again the skaters in front of him provided little or nothing in the way of offensive support.

PITTSBURGH — Sunday at PPG Paints Arena, Sidney Crosby hopped off the bench – and right onto the score sheet.

The Florida Panthers, with their massive lead in the Eastern Conference and Atlantic Division, know they won’t have many chances left to play in potential postseason atmospheres before the 2022 Stanley Cup playoffs begin next month, but they got one Saturday and thrived in it.

NASHVILLE — The Predators have some work to do to lock in a first-round playoff date with the Wild, but it would make sense if that's motivating them to climb the standings.