Five different players scored and goalie Pekka Rinne recovered from surrendering a goal on the first shot he faced to make 26 saves as the Nashville Predators beat the visiting Colorado Avalanche 5-4 Saturday afternoon.

Nikita Kucherov recorded a goal and two assists, leading the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 5-3 victory over the visiting New Jersey Devils in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon.

David Pastrnak had his first career playoff hat trick as the Boston Bruins took a 2-0 series lead with a 7-3 win over the visiting Toronto Maple Leafs in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference quarterfinals Saturday night.

Logan Couture led the offense with a goal and an assist, and goalie Martin Jones responded from a first-minute gaffe with a 28-save performance as the San Jose Sharks claimed another road victory, beating the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 Saturday night.