Flyers Take 3-1 Series Lead on Devils

The Flyers are one win away from eliminating the Devils, after beating New Jersey, 4-1, Tuesday. The Red Wings topped Phoenix, 3-0. Pittsburgh outscored Ottawa, 7-4. San Jose won in overtime, while Nashville beat Chicago.

Playoff Wins for Capitals, Bruins and Kings

The Capitals scored four times in the second period of a 5-1 win over the Canadiens. Boston edged Buffalo, 2-1. The Kings outscored the Canucks, 5-3, in Los Angeles Monday night.

NHL Playoffs: Coyotes, Flyers, Penguins Win

The Flyers beat the Devils in overtime, 3-2, on Dan Carcillo's goal Sunday. Sidney Crosby had a goal as Pittsburgh defeated Ottawa, 4-2. Phoenix, Chicago and Colorado also recorded victories.

Sabres, Canadiens, Canucks Win Playoff Openers

Montreal surprised Washington, 3-2, in overtime Thursday night in game one of their playoff series. The Sabres topped the Bruins, while Vancouver scored an overtime victory at home over Los Angeles.

NHL Players' Union Approves New Head Shot Ban

Blindside hits to the head are out in the NHL as the executive board of the players' union voted Thursday to accept a new temporary rule that bans hits to the head against unsuspecting players. The decision takes effect immediately.