Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin showcased their greatness in the Pittsburgh Penguins' 5-2 win over the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin scored his 897th career goal, while Crosby recorded a goal and an assist in his 20th season, surpassing 90 points for the ninth time. The Capitals, already securing the top seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, will face the Montreal Canadiens in their quest for the franchise's second Stanley Cup.
In other NHL matchups, Mika Zibanejad's two goals and Igor Shesterkin's 27 saves led the New York Rangers to a 4-0 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Meanwhile, Lindy Ruff secured his 900th coaching win as the Buffalo Sabres defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 5-4, with Ryan McLeod contributing a goal and two assists. The Toronto Maple Leafs clinched the Atlantic Division with a 4-3 overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings, thanks to Scott Laughton's game-winning goal. Cole Sillinger and Zach Werenski each had a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets dominated the New York Islanders 6-1 to secure the final Eastern Conference wild-card spot. Ottawa Senators' Drake Batherson led his team to a 7-5 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes in preparation for the playoffs, with Brady Tkachuk returning to the lineup after an injury hiatus.