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ELMONT, N.Y. — It was a struggle, just like this whole season has been for the Islanders.

PITTSBURGH — There is only one way to describe the Penguins' 5-2 loss to the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night at PPG Paints Arena:

With the Hawks set to host the Wild on Monday and Flyers on Thursday, Toews is “taking it as if these are my last games in Chicago.” He’s preparing himself emotionally for what that might feel like.

ELMONT, N.Y. — The Islanders knew what to expect from the Flyers and knew what they had to avoid in their tense playoff chase. Facing teams a mere week away from their offseason vacation but with players trying to win jobs for next season is never easy.

The clock was ticking toward its final minute and the Florida Panthers were at risk of wasting a dominant third period Saturday. They had already rallied once and blown one lead, and they were tied with the Washington Capitals for 19 minutes of the third period until Matthew Tkachuk, on…

DETROIT — Mike Sullivan said Saturday morning that the Penguins, with no more margin for error, must treat every game from here on out as a must-win.

ELMONT, N.Y. — The Islanders had to win to keep up in the playoff chase.

PITTSBURGH — The Penguins remained within striking distance of a playoff spot by defeating the Marc-Andre Fleury and the Minnesota Wild, 4-1, at PPG Paints Arena.

One team looked young, fast, hungry, vibrant, skilled and clearly on the rise.