Highlights of Friday's NHL games

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[April 11, 2015]  April 10 (The Sports Xchange) - Highlights of Friday's National Hockey League games:

Islanders 3, Penguins 1

John Tavares' goal early in the third period lifted the New York Islanders to a victory over the Penguins as Pittsburgh again failed to lock down a playoff berth.

The Penguins (43-26-12) need to beat the Buffalo Sabres, who have the worst record in the NHL, on Saturday or will miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2005-06 season.

Despite being 4-7-2 in their last 13 games, the Islanders (47-28-6) have already clinched a playoff spot.

The Islanders are now assured of finishing third in the Metropolitan Division and will face the Washington Capitals in a first-round series in the Eastern Conference.

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Blue Jackets 4, Sabres 2

Right winger Cam Atkinson scored off a long rebound midway through the third period to break a tie and help Columbus to a win over Buffalo.

Atkinson's goal, at 10:35 of the third, and an empty-net goal by center Boone Jenner in the final minute, extended the Blue Jackets' point streak to a franchise-record-tying 12 games (11-0-1).

The Blue Jackets have not lost in regulation since March 15.

(Editing by Cameron French)

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