CAPITALS EARN FRANCHISE-RECORD 55TH WIN OF THE SEASON
The Capitals scored three straight goals in the second period, including the winner by Jason Chimera, to defeat the Avalanche and stretch their road point streak to four games (3-0-1).

* At 55-16-6 (116 points), the Capitals established a franchise record for wins in one season, eclipsing the previous total of 54 from 2009-10 (54-15-13, 121 points).

* Braden Holtby (17 saves) earned his League-leading 47th victory (2.17 GAA, .923 SV%, 3 SO). Only three other goaltenders in NHL history have as many wins in one season:

Most Wins by a Goaltender in One Season, NHL History
48 – Martin Brodeur (78 GP) in 2006-07 w/ NJD
47 – Braden Holtby (63 GP) in 2015-16 w/ WSH^
47 – Bernie Parent (73 GP) in 1973-74 w/ PHI
47 – Roberto Luongo (76 GP) in 2006-07 w/ VAN
46 – Evgeni Nabokov (77 GP) in 2007-08 w/ SJS
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DID YOU KNOW?
The Capitals became the 10th team in NHL history to register 55 or more wins in one season:

Most Wins in One Season, NHL History
62 – Detroit Red Wings (82 GP) in 1995-96
60 – Montreal Canadiens (80 GP) in 1976-77
59 – Montreal Canadiens (80 GP) in 1977-78
58 – Detroit Red Wings (82 GP) in 2005-06
58 – Montreal Canadiens (80 GP) in 1975-76
57 – Edmonton Oilers (80 GP) in 1983-84
57 – Boston Bruins (78 GP) in 1970-71
56 – Edmonton Oilers (80 GP) in 1985-86
56 – Pittsburgh Penguins (84 GP) in 1992-93
55 – Washington Capitals (77 GP) in 2015-16^
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FOUR-POINT OUTINGS LIFT CLUBS TO VICTORY
* Artemi Panarin (2-2—4) registered a career-high four points, including the primary assist on the overtime-winner by Brent Seabrook (1-1—2), to lift the Blackhawks to a fourth win in their last five road games (4-1-0). It was Panarin's eighth game with at least three points this season (and his sixth such game on the road). Per Elias, since 1993-94, the only other NHL rookies to score three points or more in a game at least eight times in one season both did so in 2005-06: Sidney Crosby (11 times) and Alex Ovechkin (8). Panarin leads all rookies in goals (27), assists (41) and points (68) this season.

* David Krejci (2-2—4) posted a career-high four points, including an assist on the game-winner by Patrice Bergeron, to help the Bruins snap the Blues’ win streak at five games. Bergeron (30-34—64) reached the 30-goal mark for the third time in his NHL career (also 2013-14: 30 and 2005-06: 31). At 41-29-8 (90 points), the Bruins moved within three points of the idle Lightning (44-28-5, 93 points) for second place in the Atlantic Division.

AROUND THE RINKS
* Jimmy Howard made 20 saves and Riley Sheahan collected 1-1—2, including the game-winning goal at 2:08 of the third period, to help Detroit improve to 5-2-0 in its past seven home games. At 39-28-11 (89 points), the Red Wings tied the idle Flyers (38-25-13, 89 points) – in terms of points – for the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Philadelphia, however, holds two games in hand.

* The Canucks overcame deficits of 1-0 and 2-1 to defeat the Ducks 3-2, their second straight win on the heels of a nine-game slide (0-8-1). Bo Horvat (1-1—2) registered his eighth multi-point game of the season. Emerson Etem, a native of Long Beach, Calif., scored the game-winning goal against his former club.

MILESTONES & BENCHMARKS
* Avalanche forward Jarome Iginla scored his 609th career goal to pass Dino Ciccarelli (608) for sole possession of 17th on the NHL’s all-time list. Iginla (20-24—44) reached the 20-goal mark for the 17th time in his NHL career. Per Elias, only Jaromir Jagr (19) has recorded more 20-goal seasons among active players.

* Claude Julien coached his 700th career regular-season game as head coach of the Bruins.

* Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog (1-1—2) scored the 100th goal of his NHL career. Landeskog (20-31—51) also reached the 20-goal mark for the third consecutive season and fourth time in his NHL career.

* Blackhawks forward Patrick Kane collected 1-1—2 to reach the 40-goal mark for the first time in his NHL career and continues to pace the League with 40-56—96 this season. Per Elias, he became the first Blackhawks player to reach the 40-goal mark in a season since Tony Amonte (43) in 1999-00.

LOOSE PUCKS
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his NHL-leading 45th goal of the season... Blackhawks defenseman Brent Seabrook scored his first overtime goal this season and the seventh of his NHL career (all w/ CHI), tops in franchise history by a blueliner... Blackhawks defenseman Erik Gustafsson (0-2—2) posted the first multi-point game of his NHL career... Jets forward Blake Wheeler (2-1—3) to extend his point streak to seven games (4-6—10). Wheeler (22-50—72) established a career high for points in a season, eclipsing his previous total of 28-41—69 from 2013-14... Jets defenseman Dustin Byfuglien (1-2—3) registered his third three-point game of the season (also Jan. 26 vs. ARI: 2-1—3 and Dec. 10 vs. CBJ: 1-2—3)... Jets forward Mark Scheifele (0-2—2) extended his point streak to six games (3-6—9)... Blackhawks defenseman Duncan Keithwas suspended for six games, without pay, for high-sticking Wild forward Charlie Coyle during a game on Tuesday, March 29... Maple Leafs forwardNazem Kadriwas fined a total of $5,000 as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment)... Coyotes forward Martin Hanzalwas fined $2,000 as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment)... Oilers forward Nail Yakupovwas fined $2,000 as supplementary discipline under NHL Rule 64 (Diving/Embellishment)... Penguins center Sidney Crosby, Wild goaltender Devan Dubnyk and Sharks defenseman Brent Burnshave been named the NHL's "Three Stars" for the month of March... Oilers center Connor McDavid, who led all rookies with 11 assists and 16 points in 15 games, has been named the NHL's Rookie of the Month for March.

TODAY’S CLINCHING SCENARIOS
* The Penguins will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat NY Islanders in any fashion OR if the Red Wings lose to the Maple Leafs in any fashion OR if the Penguins get one point against the Islanders AND the Red Wings defeat the Maple Leafs in a shootout

* The Rangers will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Sabres in regulation or overtime OR if they defeat the Sabres in a shootout AND the Red Wings lose to the Maple Leafs in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Sabres AND the Red Wings lose to the Maple Leafs in regulation.

* The Panthers will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Canadiens in any fashion AND the Red Wings lose to the Maple Leafs in any fashion OR if they get one point against the Canadiens AND the Red Wings lose to the Maple Leafs in regulation.

* The Lightning will clinch a playoff berth if they defeat the Devils in any fashion AND the Red Wings lose to the Maple Leafs in regulation.

SNEAK PEEK AT SATURDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Pittsburgh @ NY Islanders, 1:00 p.m., SN, ROOT, MSG+
Ottawa @ Philadelphia, 1:00 p.m., RDS, TSN5, CSN-PH
Dallas @ Los Angeles, 4:00 p.m., SN1, FS-SW, FS-W
Detroit @ Toronto, 7:00 p.m., NHLN, CBC, CITY, FS-D
New Jersey @ Tampa Bay, 7:00 p.m., MSG+, SUN
Montreal @ Florida, 7:00 p.m., TVAS, SN, FS-F
Buffalo @ NY Rangers, 7:00 p.m., BELL-TV, MSG-B, MSG
Columbus @ Carolina, 7:00 p.m., FS-O, FS-CR
San Jose @ Nashville, 8:00 p.m., CSN-CA, FS-TN
Calgary @ Edmonton, 10:00 p.m., CBC, SN
Washington @ Arizona, 10:30 p.m., CSN-DC, FS-A
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FIVE GAMES HIGHLIGHT SATURDAY’S NATIONAL SCHEDULE
More than 12 hours of hockey on Rogers today: The Penguins face the Islanders in Brooklyn (SN); a pair of first place teams battle as the Stars travel to California to take on the Kings (SN1); original six rivals, the Red Wings are in Toronto for a game with the Maple Leafs (CBC, CITY); the Canadiens take on the Panthers in Florida (SN); and the Battle of Alberta is renewed as the Flames and Oilers clash in Edmonton (CBC, SN).

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