Newsmakers in the NHL is a weekday morning attempt to clear yesterday's rebounds and look to the day ahead.Rangers 3, Canadiens 1: It was called the most critical regular season game since the lockout for the New York Rangers, and the team responded by picking up a 3-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens, thanks in large part to a pair of goals from captain Chris Drury.
Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 24-of-25 shots to pick up the win, while the Canadiens lost their second game in a row.
Flyers 2, Panthers 1: Jeff Carter scored the game-winning goal to help lead Philadelphia to a 2-1 win over Florida. The win clinched a playoff spot for the Flyers, while they keep pace with Carolina in the race for the No. 4 seed in the east.
The Rest Of Tuesday's Action
-- Sidney Crosby scored a pair of goals to help the Penguins clinch a playoff spot.
-- The Canucks and Flames fight for Northwest Division supremacy.
-- Ottawa wins its ninth consecutive home game by beating Boston, 3-2.
-- Christian Hanson scored his first NHL goal in Toronto's 4-2 win in New Jersey.
-- San Jose looks to solidify its bid for the Presidents Trophy.
-- Nashville drops an important game against Chicago.
-- Minnesota stays in the playoff hunt with a 3-1 win over Dallas.
-- Edmonton's playoff hopes hang by a thread against the Kings.
-- Can the Blues take advantage of Nashville's loss to Chicago?
-- Carolina is awesome right now. The Islanders ... not so much.
Daily Rebounds
-- Former Montreal Canadiens general manager Serge Savard -- along with a group of partners -- is prepared to buy the team if it ever goes on the market. [AP]
-- SBN picks the NHL award winners. [From The Rink]
-- The Penguins clinched a playoff spot on Tuesday after quickly selling out their first two home playoff games earlier in the day. [Pittsburgh Penguins]
Wednesday's Key Games
Blue Jackets vs. Blackhawks: After setting a franchise record for attendance, the Chicago Blackhawks are still looking for home-ice advantage in the first round, and a win against Columbus on Wednesday would certainly help that cause. The Blue Jackets are still looking to officially clinch their first trip to the playoffs in franchise history.
Maple Leafs vs. Sabres: Fore!
