Scott Hartnell scored his second goal of the game at 2:28 of overtime for the Columbus Blue Jackets to beat the Chicago Blackhawks, 5-4 in overtime, in Chicago’s regular-season finale Saturday at Nationwide Arena.
The Blackhawks (47-26-9) will play St. Louis in the Western Conference first round of the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Patrick Kane wrapped up the first Art Ross Trophy by an American-born player with two goals and an assist. Artemi Panarin had two goals and an assist, and finished his rookie season with 30 goals and 77 points.
Chicago prospect Nick Schmaltz recorded an assist in North Dakota’s 5-1 win over Quinnipiac in the NCAA national championship game. Fellow Hawks prospect Luke Johnson also won a national title with the Fighting Hawks, but did not play due to an left leg injury.
HAWKS
**Hawks draw Blues in first round (SCH)
**Kane becomes American born player to win Art Ross Trophy (SCH)
**Watch: Panarin scores his 30th goal of the season (SCH)
**Tyler Motte says opportunity with Hawks was ‘too great to past up’ (SCH)
CENTRAL DIVISION
**Recap: Holtby ties record with Capitals win over Blues (STLGT)
**Recap: Spezza hat trick lifts Stars to Western, Central title (DBD)
**Recap: Flames score two late goals to defeat Wild (HW)
**Recap: Kings lose to Jets, fail to clinch Pacific (JFTC)
**Recap: Ducks defeat Avs, keep division hopes alive (MHH)
**Avs GM Sakic: Roy will return for 2016-17 season (Denver Post)
NHL
**Everything you need to know about 2016 NHL Draft Lottery (PHT)
**Recap: Bruins lose to Senators, then eliminated (SCoC)
**Recap: Red Wings lose to Rangers but make playoffs (WIIM)
**Recap: Flyers defeat Penguins to make playoffs (BSH)
**Recap: Galchenyuk, Habs top banged-up Lightning (EOTP)
**Recap: Panthers wrap up historic season with win over ‘Canes (LBC)
**Recap: Elias scores in possible Devils farewell (AATJ)
**Recap: Islanders lose in OT, playoff opponent unknown (LH)
**Recap: Canucks use shootout to defeat Oilers in finale (NM)
**Recap: Sharks edge Coyotes, await first-round opponent (FTF)
HOCKEY WORLD
**North Dakota wins 2016 NCAA championship (SBN NHL)
**CBS line shines, as does UND’s depth en route to national title (SBNCH)
**Flyers’ AHL affilate to host 2017 AHL All-Star Game (BSH)