Topic: Arron Asham

Derek Stepan scored a tiebreaking goal in the third period Monday and the New York Rangers got back into their playoff series with a 4-3 win over Washington.

Nicklas Backstrom's wrist shot in the fourth round of a shootout Sunday provided the difference in the Washington Capitals' 3-2 win over the New York Rangers.

Carl Hagelin's two goals and an assist Sunday keyed the New York Rangers' second straight victory, 5-1 over Tampa Bay.

Sidney Crosby had two goals and an assist Tuesday and the Pittsburgh Penguins strengthened their grip on home ice in the playoffs with a 5-3 win over Boston.

The Pittsburgh Penguins scored three goals in the first period and skated away with a 5-2 win over the visiting Boston Bruins Sunday.

Evgeni Malkin continued his hot play with his 38th goal of the season Saturday and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat Colorado 5-1 for their fifth straight win.

Arron Asham and Pascal Dupuis scored third-period goals Saturday, carrying the NHL-best Pittsburgh Penguins to a 3-2 victory over Carolina.

Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 28 shots and just missed out on what would have been his 20th career shutout Thursday in carrying Pittsburgh past Montreal 3-1.

Tyler Kennedy scored the go-ahead goal Monday and the Pittsburgh Penguins forged a 2-1 opening-round playoff series lead with a 3-2 victory over Tampa Bay.

Marc-Andre Fleury logged a 29-save shutout and Craig Adams scored a goal Tuesday, helping the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 1-0 win over the New York Islanders.