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Valeri Nichushkin puts Avalanche ahead on power play
Valeri Nichushkin cashes in the power play to give the Avalanche their second lead of the night vs. the Jets.
Nathan MacKinnon brings Avalanche level
Nathan MacKinnon scores to bring the Avalanche level vs. the Jets.
Josh Morrissey puts Jets ahead on power play
Josh Morrissey completes the turn-around to put the Jets up 2-1 vs. the Avalanche on a power play.
Tyler Toffoli pulls Jets level
Tyler Toffoli scores from a tight angle to level the game up for the Jets vs. the Avalanche.
Zach Parise lights the lamp for Avalanche
Zach Parise scores to put the Avalanche on the board vs. the Jets.
Igor Shesterkin makes a sprawling save, part of a lights out performance
Igor Shesterkin moves for an immaculate save in the Rangers 3-1 win over the Capitals as New York goes up 3-0.
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals: Game Highlights
New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals: Game Highlights
Vincent Trocheck secures Rangers' win with power-play goal
Vincent Trocheck slots a power-play goal for the Rangers in the second period.
Barclay Goodrow's shorthanded goal puts Rangers ahead
Barclay Goodrow scores a shorthanded goal to put the Rangers up 2-1 over the Capitals.
John Carlson strikes first with goal for Capitals
John Carlson gets the Capitals on the board in the first period vs. the Rangers.
Chris Kreider answers with a Rangers goal
Chris Kreider answers with a Rangers goal in the first period vs. the Capitals.
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