Top-5 : The Rangers now have the same number of points as the Habs
Yesterday, the Canadiens did not play, but there was a game that we had to watch.
The Rangers faced the Wild.
Here are the results and highlights:
Wednesday featured Alex Ovechkin moving within three goals of completing The #Gr8Chase, the @Canes and @MapleLeafs clinching a berth into the #StanleyCupPlayoffs, an @Avalanche multi-goal comeback win and a @SeattleKraken shutout.#NHLStats: https://t.co/B5injvkscr pic.twitter.com/tCpD7B0TgN
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 3, 2025
1. Rangers win in overtime
The Rangers hosted the Wild and as a Habs fan, it was a game that we had to watch closely.
Unfortunately, New York won in overtime thanks to Vincent Trocheck’s goal.
FROM OFF THE BENCH!
Vincent Trocheck scores the @SubwayCanada OT winner for the Rangers. pic.twitter.com/d8yiqbTsBa
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 3, 2025
Final score: 5-4.
In the win, J.T. Miller had an assist and it was his 700th career point.
J.T. Miller assisted on the @NYRangers’ 2-2 goal and became the fourth active U.S.-born player to reach the 700-point milestone (also Patrick Kane, John Carlson & Auston Matthews).#NHLStats: https://t.co/B5injvkscr pic.twitter.com/qQoXWc9ayC
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 3, 2025
K’Andre Miller also stood out with his shot.
What precision!
Talk about a sharp angle snipe by K’Andre Miller
Wow… pic.twitter.com/RASWXUtxLF
— NHL (@NHL) April 3, 2025
With this win, the Rangers joined the Habs in eighth place in the East, but since they have one more game played, they are in ninth place.

2. The Leafs are officially qualified
There may be a big race for the last playoff spots, but the division title is also at stake.
Last night, the Leafs hosted the Panthers and the stakes were high for this game: first place in the division.
In the end, Toronto won 3-2. In addition to moving away from Florida (who lost two games in two nights) and Tampa Bay, the Leafs officially qualified for the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season.
Leafs clinch a playoff berth in 9 consecutive seasons for the first time since 1958-59 to 1966-67 pic.twitter.com/7CKQZt3KUf
— Sportsnet Stats (@SNstats) April 3, 2025
In their last eight appearances, however, the Leafs have only won one series.
If they finish first in the division, they should face the Senators in the first round.
Mitch Marner stood out in the game, scoring the second goal for his team.
MITCH MARNER PUTS THE LEAFS AHEAD
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 3, 2025
He also had an assist on Matthew Knies’ winning goal.
Marner Knies
: Sportsnet pic.twitter.com/2gryvIq6TV
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 3, 2025
Here’s an overview of the Atlantic Division:

3. The Hurricanes are in the playoffs
In addition to the Leafs, the Hurricanes could also qualify for the playoffs.
With a convincing win against the best team in the NHL, they got their ticket to the playoffs.
CAROLINA CLINCHES!
The @Canes have officially punched their ticket to the #StanleyCup Playoffs! pic.twitter.com/P1HIICRQYf
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 3, 2025
The team didn’t miss the opportunity to mock Greg Wyshynski, who had predicted that the team wouldn’t make the playoffs at the beginning of the season.
Berp pic.twitter.com/TLN6RX8gfA
— x — Carolina Hurricanes (@Canes) April 3, 2025
Seth Jarvis stood out in the win with a goal and an assist.
His goal was his 30th of the season.
ET DE 3 0 POUR SETH JARVIS!
Les Hurricanes mènent 3-0 contre les Capitals après une période! pic.twitter.com/xDLtM2uvpX
— LNH (@LNH_FR) April 3, 2025
Alex Ovechkin also found the back of the net.
His 892nd career goal. He is now just two goals away from Wayne Gretzky and three goals away from surpassing him.
«IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3»
CAREER GOAL 8 9 2 FOR OVI HAS HIM 3 AWAY FROM HISTORY! pic.twitter.com/vV3TJ8jLvC
— Gino Hard (@GinoHard_) April 3, 2025
4. Avalanche comeback
In Chicago, the Avalanche and Blackhawks faced off.
The Blackhawks, one of the worst teams in the NHL, gave the Avalanche a run for their money. They scored the first two goals of the game.
All you Mikheyev!
Watch Avalanche vs. Blackhawks on SN1 or stream on Sportsnet+. pic.twitter.com/HtYRTSXKQJ
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 3, 2025
Connor Bedard sets up Connor Murphy, who blasts home his 2nd goal of the season. What a rip. #Blackhawks pic.twitter.com/zKitrry4ju
— Charlie Roumeliotis (@CRoumeliotis) April 3, 2025
The next two goals, however, were scored by the Avalanche.
First, Cale Makar scored his 29th goal of the season.
That’s 29 on the season for Cale Makar! #NHLStats: https://t.co/YNegwsK9Iw
: @NHL_On_TNT & @SportsonMax https://t.co/4TuyIATi3T
: @Sportsnet or stream on Sportsnet+ https://t.co/4KjbdjVctF pic.twitter.com/a7de0ZsKPt— NHL (@NHL) April 3, 2025
Martin Necas sent everyone into overtime with 10 seconds left in the game.
MARTY NECAS TIES IT WITH 10 SECONDS LEFT
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 3, 2025
Overtime was not enough to determine a winner.
In the shootout, Nathan MacKinnon served up a deke to Spencer Knight
The @Avalanche earned their sixth multi-goal comeback win of the season – tied with the Wild, Hurricanes and Oilers for the third most behind only the Kraken (9) and Ducks (7). #NHLStats: https://t.co/g4eoeqdxmw https://t.co/mzU2kqtOqF
— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) April 3, 2025
And Artturi Lehkonen gave the Avalanche the win.
Lehkonen seals it in the shootout! pic.twitter.com/xYC1bqEoSO
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 3, 2025
5. The Canucks lose their biggest game of the year
The Canucks are on the cusp of the playoffs.
But if they want to participate, they will have to start winning. Last night, they were crushed 5-0 by the Kraken. Their chances of making the playoffs are slim…

With seven games left and an eight-point difference with St. Louis, it will be tough…
The Flames are seven points behind Jim Montgomery’s team, with eight games left to play.
For the Kraken’s win, Jared McCann led the way with a three-assist performance.
Joey Daccord, on the other hand, made 24 saves for his second shutout of the season.
JOEY
Joey Daccord makes 24 saves for his second @pepsi shutout of the season! pic.twitter.com/IyRfnE21L0
— NHL (@NHL) April 3, 2025
News about Shane Wright.
He scored the Kraken’s third goal and now has 41 points this season.
Shane Wright scores the Kraken’s third unanswered goal pic.twitter.com/6LDUyIVaNM
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 3, 2025
Overtime
– A rather eventful end to the game.
114 PIMs in last 7:02 of WASH/CAR https://t.co/pxf0PvSyWJ
— Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC) April 3, 2025
– Will he be suspended for his UFC-style move?
Jalen Chatfield with the 3-point TAKEDOWN of McMichael pic.twitter.com/bVKCoXXDXs
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 3, 2025
– Players with two or more points.

– In addition to the Canadiens-Bruins game, Lightning-Senators, Avalanche-Blue Jackets, and Ducks-Flames will be worth watching.
