The NHL’s regular season ends on Saturday, and teams around the league are still jostling for playoff positioning. Last night, the Winnipeg Jets moved back into first place in the Central Division after beating the Chicago Blackhawks 4-3 in overtime. They are now two points ahead of the St. Louis Blues with three games to play. Check out that and other top stories below.
HAYES WINS IT IN OT!
BACK IN THE WIN COLUMN!
🍎: @ALowsyPlayer17, Jack Roslovic (x2!), @KevinPHayes12
4-3 WPG | #GoJetsGo | #WPGvsCHI
Score the new My McD’s app ➡ https://t.co/ZQ5ldRoRDd pic.twitter.com/j7CfPp08k7
— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) April 2, 2019
Winnipeg allowed Chicago to score the game-tying goal with 2:20 to play, but Kevin Hayes put the game to bed shortly into overtime to give the Jets the win. Jack Roslovic scored twice for Winnipeg in regulation, while Chicago’s Dylan Strome had two goals and an assist in the loss.
The 2018-19 Oilers join the 1989-90 Penguins and the 1987-88 Nordiques as the only non-playoff teams in NHL history with multiple 100+ point scorers in a season. pic.twitter.com/cUDAvdmMRO
— TSN (@TSN_Sports) April 2, 2019
The Edmonton Oilers will miss out on the playoffs for the 12th time in 13 seasons. They were officially eliminated from postseason contention on Monday night, and Connor McDavid is understandably frustrated with the direction of the franchise.
UPDATE: Detroit #RedWings EVP & GM Ken Holland today announced that Jeff Blashill has agreed to a two-year contract extension to remain head coach of the Red Wings.
Details: https://t.co/LGHiEp9ftR pic.twitter.com/B68XBMwkkt
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 2, 2019
Although the Detroit Red Wings missed out on the postseason, GM Ken Holland is happy with the performance of coach Jeff Blashill. His contract has been extended for two years, and he will not have to worry about looking for a new job at the end of the season.
The #StanleyCup Playoffs are coming back to the 6ix for the third straight year.
Yup, the @MapleLeafs have clinched their spot. pic.twitter.com/pfrIWSCoQb
— NHL (@NHL) April 2, 2019
Toronto locked up a spot in the postseason with a 2-1 win over the New York Islanders on Monday night. The Maple Leafs will face Boston in the first round of the playoffs, but home ice advantage has yet to be determined.
Matt Dumba won April Fools' Day in the NHL. The Wild defenseman surprised teammate Joel Eriksson Ek by covering his shiny car in 6,720 sticky notes in an exceptional prank.https://t.co/ke0I0QfOQC
— NHL.com (@NHLdotcom) April 2, 2019
Yesterday was April Fools’ Day, and some NHLers decided to get in on the fun. The best prank was pulled by Minnesota Wild defenseman Matt Dumba, who covered rookie Eriksson Ek’s car with 6,700 Post-It notes.
TOP STORIES
- Hayes scores in OT to lift Jets over Blackhawks, 4-3 | ESPN
- McDavid on frustration level: ‘It’s really high’ | TSN
- Red Wings agree to new deal with head coach Jeff Blashill | NHL
- Maple Leafs clinch playoff spot with win over Islanders | Sportsnet
- Dumba covers Eriksson Ek’s car in 6,700 sticky notes in April Fools’ gag | NHL
