NHL Short Notes
* Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, two players who have headlined the Stanley Cup Playoffs countless times over the past 15 years, each posted multiple points to help the Penguins and Capitals take a 2-1 series lead.
* Cale Makar tallied his second three-point outing through Colorado’s first three games of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs to take the overall playoff scoring lead as the Avalanche became the only team to go up 3-0 in the First Round.
* Joe Pavelski scored twice, including the game-winning goal for the second straight contest, to help the Stars take a 2-1 series lead in the first postseason game contested in Dallas in over three years.
* The Penguins (7), Avalanche (7) and Capitals (6) each scored at least six goals Saturday. It marked the first time three or more teams have recorded as many goals on the same day in a postseason since April 29, 1993, when the Kings (9), Red Wings (7) and Flames (6) all did so.
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