SHARKS PREVENT LEAGUE-LEADING CAPITALS FROM CLINCHING
Tied at 2-2 after two periods, the Sharks scored three unanswered goals – including the tiebreaker by Joe Pavelski (1-1—2) – to pick up their sixth win in their last eight games and prevent the Capitals from clinching a playoff berth.

* Pavelski notched his League-leading 10th game-winning goal of the season, two more than any other player. His 10 such goals are one shy of tying the single-season franchise record, established by Jonathan Cheechoo in 2005-06.

* Joe Thornton also posted 1-1—2. He has registered at least one point in 34 of his past 39 games, pacing the NHL with 12-38—50 dating to Dec. 15.

CANUCKS CONTINUE REPUTATION AS STREAK BUSTERS
Bo Horvat collected 1-1—2, including what stood as the winning goal, to help the Canucks snap the Predators’ franchise-record point streaks at 14 games overall (9-0-5) and 13 games on the road (10-0-3).

* The Canucks have ended a pair of other notable streaks in 2015-16, halting the Canadiens’ season-opening nine-game winning streak on Oct. 27 (5-1 W) and snapping the Panthers’ franchise-record 12-game winning streak on Jan. 11 (3-2 OT W).

AROUND THE RINKS
* David Pastrnak scored twice, including the tiebreaking goal, to help the Bruins extend their overall point streak to seven games (5-0-2) and home point streak to five games (3-0-2). Pastrnak recorded his fourth career multi-goal game and second of the season (also Feb. 24 vs. PIT: 2-0—2).

* Mikael Granlund (2-0—2) notched his first career multi-goal game, including the winner, to help the Wild move back into a playoff spot and snap the Canadiens’ home point streak at eight contests (7-0-1).

* The Jets scored three unanswered goals to overcome a 2-0 deficit and halt a three-game skid (0-3-0). Adam Lowry picked up his third career game-winning goal and first since Dec. 9, 2014 at DAL (2-0—2).

* Craig Anderson turned aside all 29 shots he faced to lead the Senators to a sweep of their four-game season series with the Maple Leafs. Anderson earned his 33rd career shutout and fourth of 2015-16.

* Making his first appearance since Dec. 8, Mike Smith stopped all 44 shots he faced to help the Coyotes extend their point streak against the Oilers to 22 games dating to March 17, 2011 (18-0-4).

MILESTONES & BENCHMARKS
* Panthers forward Jaromir Jagr (0-2—2) played in his 1,615th career game to tie Larry Murphy for eighth place in NHL history.

* Avalanche forward Jarome Iginla (0-1—1) recorded his 1,267th career point (608-659—1,267) to tie Jean Ratelle (491-776—1,267) for 36th place in NHL history.

* Islanders captain John Tavares (1-0—1), the No. 1 overall selection in the 2009 NHL Draft, became the first member of his draft class to score 200 goals. He also became the 11th player in franchise history to reach the milestone.

* Rangers forward Viktor Stalberg played in his 400th NHL game.

* Maple Leafs defenseman Rinat Valiev, a third-round selection (68th overall) in the 2014 NHL Draft, made his League debut.

HOT HANDS
* Stars forward Jason Spezza (2-0—2) extended his goal streak to six games (7-1—8), matching a career high set Jan. 23 – Feb. 4, 2010 (7-1—8 w/ OTT).

* Senators forward Zack Smith (1-0—1) extended his point streak to a career-high eight games (6-3—9), including goals in five straight (5-1—6).

* Panthers forward Jussi Jokinen (0-1—1) extended his point streak to 10 games (2-10—12), matching a career high set Jan. 28 – March 2, 2010 (9-4—13 w/ CAR).

* Jets forward Mark Scheifele (1-1—2) extended his point streak to a career-high seven games (7-4—11).

* Kings forward Milan Lucic (2-5—7) and Senators forward Mark Stone (2-5—7) both extended their point streaks to five games. Stone also matched a career high with 1-2—3.

LOOSE PUCKS
Stars captain Jamie Benn (1-1—2) scored his 34th goal of the season, tied for third in the NHL . . . Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko (1-1—2) kept pace with his 33rd goal of the season, tied for fifth in the League . . . Avalanche forward Matt Duchene (1-1—2) picked up his 29th goal of the season, tied for eighth in the NHL . . . Coyotes forwardAntoine Vermette (2-1—3) and Bruins forward Loui Eriksson (1-2—3) both posted their second three-point games of the season . . . Senators forward Jean-Gabriel Pageau and Blues forward Paul Stastny each collected three assists . . . Flyers defenseman and Florida native Shayne Gostisbehere scored the tying goal with 1:55 remaining in regulation in his first NHL visit to BB&T Center . . . Rangers goaltender Henrik Lundqvist(40 SV) made 40 or more saves for the 16th time in his career and second time this season (also Oct. 24 at PHI: 46 SV). He fell to 9-0-7 in those games (1.51 GAA, .965 SV%, 4 SO) . . . Capitals forward T.J. Oshie matched a career high with his 21st goal of the season, while teammate Justin Williams reached the 20-goal milestone for the fifth time . . . Sharks forward Patrick Marleau reached the 20-goal milestone for the 13th time in his 18 NHL seasons.

TODAY’S CLINCHING SCENARIO
* The idle Capitals will clinch a playoff berth if both the Penguins and Red Wings lose in regulation.

SNEAK PEEK AT SUNDAY’S ACTION
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Pittsburgh @ NY Rangers, 12:30 p.m., NBC, SN, TVAS
Tampa Bay @ Columbus, 3:00 p.m., SUN, FS-O
Toronto @ Detroit, 7:30 p.m., NBCSN, SN
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HOMETOWN HOCKEY TOUR STOPS IN PENTICTON
The Maple Leafs (22-34-11, 55 points) face the Red Wings (34-23-11, 79 points) at Joe Louis Arena in a preview of next season’s 2017 NHL Centennial Classic as Rogers Hometown Hockey visits Penticton, B.C. – the hometown of Blackhawks defenseman and reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner Duncan Keith. Special guests on the program include Stanley Cup champion Andy Moog, Oilers Entertainment Group CEO and vice chairman Bob Nicholson, and legendary Penticton Vee Ivan McLelland. Throughout 2015-16, Sunday games will be broadcast from a different community rink in various towns across Canada. Included in each telecast will be local NHL player profiles, grassroots stories and local entertainment features.

Click here for more details about the festivities in Penticton.

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