The Stanley Cup playoff picture is becoming clearer
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County Pacific Sport News
McDavid's 4-point night helps Oilers defeat Penguins, clinch 2nd seed in Pacific Division
Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists to outduel Sidney Crosby, and the surging Edmonton Oilers rolled past the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-1 on Tuesday night to clinch second place in the Pacific Division.
Oilers unable to clinch 2nd seed in Pacific Division as Blue Jackets snap 5-game losing streak
Rookie Nick Blankenburg scored his first NHL goal and added an assist to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Edmonton 5-2 on Sunday afternoon, breaking a five-game losing streak and keeping the Oilers from clinching second place in the Pacific Division.
Jackets keep Oilers from clinching 2nd in Pacific
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Rookie Nick Blankenburg scored his first NHL goal and added an assist to help the Columbus Blue Jackets beat Edmonton 5-2 on Sunday afternoon, breaking a five-game losing streak and keeping the Oilers from clinching second place in the Pacific Division.
Lindholm reaches 40-goal mark to help Flames double up Canucks
Dillon Dube scored twice and Elias Lindholm notched his 40th goal to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-3 win over Vancouver on Saturday night, reducing the visiting Canucks' playoff hopes to just a flicker.
Lindholm hits 40 goals as Flames down Canucks
CALGARY — Dillon Dube scored twice and Elias Lindholm notched his 40th goal to lead the Calgary Flames to a 6-3 win over Vancouver on Saturday night, reducing the Canucks' playoff hopes to just a flicker.
Oilers D Nurse (LBI) will not return vs. Avs
Edmonton Oilers defenceman Darnell Nurse will not return to tonight's game against the Colorado Avalanche due to a lower-body injury, per TSN's Ryan Rishaug.
Springboks will be based in Toulon, Paris for 2023 World Cup
The Springboks have selected Toulon as their base for the pool stages of the Rugby World Cup in 2023 in France.