PENGUINS 3 – SABRES 1

The Pittsburgh Penguins (46-17-9, 101 pts) clinched their 11th straight playoff berth with a 3-1 win over the Sabres on Tuesday night.

In a 1-1 hockey game late in the 3rd period, Nick Bonino scored with 5:29 left in regulation to put the Penguins ahead and Conor Sheary added some insurance, scoring a 1:58 later as the Penguins pulled away in the 3rd.

Matt Murray stopped 29 of 30 shots for the victory.

Game Leaders

Sidney Crosby | Goal (41)
Nick Bonino | Goal (15, GWG)
Conor Sheary | Goal (21), Assist
Matt Murray | 29 Saves