WASHINGTON (AP) — Vincent Trocheck had a power-play goal and a short-handed assist, Igor Shesterkin made 27 saves and the New York Rangers moved one win away from advancing by beating the Washington Capitals 3-1 in Game 3 Friday night, taking a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. The Rangers scored goals at even-strength 5 on 5, up 5 on 4 and down 4 on 5 in a special teams showcase from the Presidents’ Trophy winners who finished atop the NHL regular season in part because of their potent powe
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Casey DeSmith made 30 saves for his first postseason victory as the Vancouver Canucks held on to beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 Friday night for a 2-1 lead in their best-of-seven series to open the NHL playoffs. This was DeSmith's second straight start and third all-time in the playoffs with Thatcher Demko out since the series opener with an injury. J.T. Miller had a power-play goal and an assist, and Brock Boeser's power-play goal wound up the game-winner. Quinn Hughes
NASHVILLE — J.T. Miller had a goal and assist and the Vancouver Canucks edged the Nashville Predators 2-1 to re-take the lead in their first-round playoff series. Brock Boeser also scored for the Canucks and Quinn Hughes contributed a pair of helpers. Luke Evangelista replied for Nashville late in the third period, scoring his first career playoff goal. Juuse Saros stopped 10 of 12 shots for the Predators. The 12 shots was a franchise low for the Canucks. Casey DeSmith had 30 saves for Vancouver