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Carolina Hurricanes vs. Ottawa Senators: Game Highlights

Hurricanes beat the Senators 2-1 to take a 3-0 series lead

— Jackson Blake broke a tie late in the second period, Frederik Andersen made 21 saves and the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Ottawa Senators 2-1 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the first-round series.

Buffalo Sabres vs. Boston Bruins: Game Highlights

Sabres rally to beat Bruins 3-1, take 2-1 lead in NHL playoff series

— Bowen Byram scored a minute after Boston missed a penalty shot, and Alex Tuch broke a third-period tie to help Buffalo come from behind and beat the Bruins 3-1 on Thursday night to take a 2-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.

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