NHL ROUNDUP Friday’s games

Flyers 3, Devils 0

PHILADELPHIA — Martin Biron stopped all 22 shots for his fourth shutout and Philadelphia clinched a playoff spot with a win over New Jersey. R.J. Umberger scored his 13th goal of the season only 5:44 into the game, and Scottie Upshall and Joffrey Lupul scored 37 seconds apart in the third. Biron, who has never played a postseason game, recorded his 22nd career shutout. Martin Brodeur made 33 saves and was having one of the more dazzling performances against the Flyers by a visiting goalie this season until the third. The Flyers attacked Brodeur all three periods, putting him on his back, on his knees or sprawled along the crease on almost every shot. He stopped just about everything until he allowed two straight goals and was pulled for Kevin Weekes. The Flyers played without Danny Briere, who was scratched because in injured left knee. Briere, who has 31 goals and 72 points, injured his knee in a collision during Wednesday’s 4-2 loss in Pittsburgh. Trying to win their first Stanley Cup since 1975, the Flyers rebounded from the most disastrous season in franchise history. They won only 22 games and missed the playoffs for the first time since 1994, forcing general manager to overhaul the roster and add key players like Briere, Lupul and defensemen Jason Smith and Kimmo Timonen. General manager Paul Holmgren set the preseason goal of playing meaningful games in March. Now, the Flyers will play big ones in April and possibly beyond.

Islanders 4, Rangers 3, SO

NEW YORK — Richard Park scored a short-handed goal in the second period and then added the decisive tally in the shootout for the Islanders, who finished a disappointing season with a victory over the Rangers.

Panthers 4, Hurricanes 3

RALEIGH, N.C. — Nathan Horton had a goal and an assist and Florida beat Carolina to prevent the Hurricanes from clinching the Southeast Division.

Bruins 2, Senators 1

OTTAWA — Tim Thomas came within 8:14 of recording his third straight shutout against Ottawa and Zdeno Chara scored against his former team, leading Boston over the Senators as both teams clinched playoff berths.

Blackhawks 3, Predators 1

CHICAGO — NHL rookie scoring leader Patrick Kane recorded his 20th goal and had an assist, and Patrick Lalime made 29 saves for Chicago.

Coyotes 4, Stars 2

DALLAS — Rookie Daniel Carcillo had three goals for his first career hat trick, rookie Martin Hanzal notched the tie-breaking goal in the second period, and Phoenix beat Dallas to snap a three-game losing streak.

Associated Press