While the Stars continue to limp toward the end of the season, the Capitals became the first team to clinch a playoff spot with a 5-3 win over the Lightning last night.
The @Capitals are the first team to clinch a berth in 2017 #StanleyCup Playoffs, their ninth postseason appearance in the past 10 seasons. pic.twitter.com/CkHOmwnUEF
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 19, 2017
T.J. Oshie netted a hat trick in the Caps’ win to ensure they earned their berth.
Oshie’s hat trick goal! Stick taps to the peeps in Tampa throwing their Caps for the #Caps! #CapsBolts #RockTheRed pic.twitter.com/VMCmWN8JO2
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 19, 2017
Meanwhile, the Stars play the Sharks tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. and inch closer to mathematical elimination from the playoff race.
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If you missed Gavin Bayreuther’s first goal with the Texas Stars, you can watch it right now.
.@sluhockeyblog Bayreuther’s first pro goal from yesterday’s game 😎#txstars pic.twitter.com/fvdgQjZNpU
— #TXStars (@TexasStars) March 19, 2017
Julie Dobbs checks in with Mattias Janmark.
Julie catches up with Mattias Janmark at Casino Night, and he gives an update on how his recovery process is going. pic.twitter.com/7TTr0ZYz1y
— Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) March 18, 2017
How would Matt Duchene do in Arizona? [The Hockey News]
Michal Handzus and Richard Zednik talk about fulfilling their boyhood promise to play for Banska Bystrica. [New York Times]
The Maple Leafs got into the St. Patrick’s Day spirit last night.
The @MapleLeafs are donning Toronto St. Pats uniforms, honoring one of their earliest eras in franchise history. #CHIvsTOR pic.twitter.com/Wht7eSEmFI
— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 18, 2017
Don’t expect Jaromir Jagr to stop playing anytime soon. [Sportsnet]
The Penguins made a few special signings last night. [NHL]
A little hockey history for y’all:
125 years ago today, our great Cup was born. #StanleyCup #NHL100 https://t.co/MTVn5ed8oE
— NHL (@NHL) March 18, 2017
The USWNT is still staying optimistic. [Sports Illustrated]
If it were up to the NHL, the Flames would be next in line to build a new arena. [Boston Globe]
And finally, check out this Good Dog.