Jake Guentzel scored four goals, including three straight in the third period, and added an assist as the Pittsburgh Penguins broke open a tie game to eliminate the Philadelphia Flyers in six games with an 8-5 win at Wells Fargo Center. Sean Couturier notched a hat trick and two helpers for the Flyers. The Penguins await the winner of the Washington – Columbus series.
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Pekka Rinne made 22 stops as the visiting Nashville Predators shut out the pesky Colorado Avalanche 5-0 to win the Central Division series in six games. Nashville got goals from five different players including Nick Bonino, who added two assists. The Predators will face the Winnipeg Jets in the ext round.
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Today’s Games
Boston at Toronto 7 p.m. NBCSN (Bruins lead series 3-2)
Washington at Columbus 7:30 p.m. CNBC (Capitals lead series 3-2)