A trainer checks on New York Islanders’ John Tavares after he was injured during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Friday, March 31, 2017, in New York. The Islanders won 2-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

On the NHL Podcast with Daniel:

1. East playoff picture comes into better focus St. Louis and Calgary have clinched West playoff berths – last spot either LA Kings or Nashville Predators

2 Islanders’ John Tavares out ‘week to week’ with leg injury, Islanders trying to snag playoff berth.

3 Young stars Auston Matthews of Toronto and Connor McDavid of Edmonton having an impact on playoff races.

4 Dallas Stars playing the spoiler, all but knock Carolina out of playoff picture with win on Saturday night.

5 Flyers rookie goalie Anthony Stolarz helped Philadelphia blank New Jersey Saturday. 6 Team USA routs Russia 7-0 in women’s hockey world championships. Second win for Americans in two days.

Daniel does the NHL podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com