Everybody knew Taylor Hall was chomping at the bit for his first taste of playoff hockey, and he sure is making the most of it.

Hall notched two points in his playoff debut in Game 1 last week, and facing a must-win situation Monday night versus the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Hart Trophy candidate delivered yet another huge performance.

In over 22 minutes of action, Hall collected three points. He scored the Devils' first goal of the game, got the primary assist on the power play to tie things at 2-2 in the third period, and added another primary helper on the eventual game-winner as New Jersey came away with a 5-2 victory.

The Devils now trail 2-1 in the series.

Hall made a big-time statement in the regular season by netting a career-high 93 points in 76 games, and based on his postseason showing so far, he doesn't appear ready to slow down.

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The New Jersey Devils received a boost to their lineup for Monday's Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning as forward Marcus Johansson returned after missing 37 games with a concussion.

Johansson suffered the injury on Jan. 23 after he was on the receiving end of an elbow courtesy of Boston Bruins winger Brad Marchand. He was then sidelined for the final 35 contests of the regular season, plus the two opening playoff games against the Lightning.

The Devils acquired Johansson from the Washington Capitals last offseason, and will hope he can provide a boost after dropping their first two games against the Lightning.

Johansson netted 14 points in 29 games this season. He scored 58 points with the Capitals last year.

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Humboldt Broncos President Kevin Garinger released a statement Monday detailing how the organization will manage the more than $12 million in donations received following the tragic bus accident that killed 16 people:

Going forward, the Broncos' board of directors, in tandem with their legal counsel, MLT Aikins, and executives at GoFundMe.com head office, have determined that the Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe campaign will remain open for two more days to allow for any additional online donations and will then be closed and taken offline on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 11:59 pm MT.

All funds donated will be transferred to a new initiative called the Humboldt Broncos Memorial Fund. An advisory committee will then be established to decide on the allocations of the funds.

The HumboldtStrong Community Foundation has also been established in order to support Broncos' players, employees, families, first responders, and others affected by the tragedy.

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Riley Nash is ready to go.

The Boston Bruins forward suited up for Game 3 against the Toronto Maple Leafs after missing the first two games of the series due to a head injury.

Nash sustained the injury against the Florida Panthers on March 31 after an errant point shot struck his ear. The veteran forward required more than 40 stitches as a result and was later sidelined for the final five games of the regular season.

Through 76 games this season, Nash tallied 15 goals and 26 assists.

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Hurricanes head coach Bill Peters has a few days to think before locking himself into another season behind Carolina's bench.

Peters has until Friday to potentially exercise an exit clause in his contract, team president and interim general manager Don Waddell confirmed Monday to Chip Alexander of the Raleigh News & Observer.

Waddell said teams have asked permission to interview Peters, who has an annual salary of $1.6 million.

Regardless of Peters' decision, it sounds like new owner Tom Dundon may not be done deliberating either.

Peters has held his position for the past four seasons, leading the Hurricanes to a regular-season record of 137-138-53 and zero playoff appearances. He's set to serve as Canada's bench boss at the World Championship in May.

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Swedish defenseman Rasmus Dahlin (Frolunda) is the top-rated prospect on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking of international skaters for the 2018 NHL Draft, while center Andrei Svechnikov of the OHL's Barrie Colts is tops among North American skaters.

It's Dahlin that's expected to go first overall in the NHL draft, which will be held at American Airlines Center in Dallas from June 22-23.

"Dahlin is an exceptionally talented prospect who will be able to contribute, influence and impact a team's fortunes much in the way that defensemen Erik Karlsson (Ottawa Senators) and Victor Hedman (Tampa Bay Lightning) have in the NHL," said Dan Marr, director of NHL Central Scouting. "If you wanted to pick one player from the 2018 draft who could potentially be viewed as a generational talent, Rasmus would be the only candidate. There is that much respect for him and his abilities."

Rounding out the top five European skaters are defenseman Adam Boqvist of Brynas' team in Sweden's junior league, winger Vitali Kravtsov of Chelyabinsk in Russia, winger Martin Kaut of Pardubice in the Czech Republic, and defenseman Adam Ginning of Linkoping in Sweden.

On the North American side, winger Brady Tkachuk of Boston University in Hockey East comes in second, winger Filip Zadina of Halifax in the QMJHL is third, defenseman Evan Bouchard of London (OHL) ranks fourth, and defenseman Noah Dobson of Acadie-Bathurst (QMJHL) rounds out the top five.

The final lists of the top international skaters and goalies and top North American skaters and goaltenders was released Monday and can be seen here:

• North American skaters
• North American goalies
• International skaters
• International goalies

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Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Mike Babcock is shaking things up down the middle for a pivotal Game 3 against the Boston Bruins.

Winless in the series and without Nazem Kadri (suspension) and Leo Komarov (injury), Babcock's decided to insert Dominic Moore as the fourth-line center and bump Tomas Plekanec to the second line.

Komarov suffered a lower-body injury in Game 2, and Babcock offered an update on his status Monday:

Here's how the forward units looked at the morning skate, according to TSN's Kristen Shilton:

• Zach Hyman - Auston Matthews - William Nylander
• Patrick Marleau - Plekanec - Mitch Marner
• James van Riemsdyk - Tyler Bozak - Connor Brown
• Andreas Johnsson - Moore - Kasperi Kapanen

Plekanec is very familiar with Patrice Bergeron after many battles during his time in Montreal, and perhaps Babcock is counting on the former Canadien to help shut down Boston's formidable top line.

In 19 games with the Leafs, Plekanec has recorded two assists.

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The New Jersey Devils are going back to their presumptive No. 1 man between the pipes, as goaltender Cory Schneider will start in net for Game 3 against the Tampa Bay Lightning on Monday night.

Schneider lost his starting job down the stretch to backup Keith Kinkaid, who'd been more consistent over the second half of the season.

However, after Kinkaid allowed nine goals on 46 shots through the first two games against the Lightning, head coach John Hynes is going with the veteran who was supposed to be the starter all season long.

The Devils, trailing 2-0 in the series, got a bit of positive health news, as forward Marcus Johansson will be in the lineup. He's missed 35 regular-season and two postseason games due to a concussion suffered from a vicious hit from Boston Bruins pest Brad Marchand in January.

Johansson was taking rushes at practice on a line with Patrick Maroon and Pavel Zacha.

Puck drop is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at the Prudential Center.

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Things are going from bad to worse for the Washington Capitals, as head coach Barry Trotz announced Monday that forward Andre Burakovsky won't be traveling with the team to Columbus and will be out for at least the next two games, according to Stephen Whyno of The Associated Press.

Burakovsky started Game 2 but played only 2:12 before taking a hard hit from Blue Jackets forward Boone Jenner early in the first period. He left the game and did not return.

Here is the play in question:

Washington is now in a two-game hole, as Matt Calvert's overtime winner gave Columbus its second road win of the series, and with Burakovsky now being out for at least Games 3 and 4, the Caps' hole is getting deeper with each passing day.

Burakovsky is coming off a regular season in which he tallied 12 goals and 13 assists in 56 games.

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The life of an NHL linesman comes with many occupational hazards. Pucks, sticks, flying fists - there really is no telling what could happen on any night that might lead to an injury for the men in stripes.

Related: Linesman Steve Barton leaves game after injuring knee

On Sunday in Washington, it appears the playing surface got the best of linesman Steve Barton during the Capitals and Columbus Blue Jackets' Game 3 showdown. His skate seemed to catch an edge as he retreated from the faceoff dot after dropping the puck.

It was revealed Monday that Barton suffered a dislocated kneecap and torn quadriceps that will require surgery, according to Aaron Portzline of The Athletic.

After going down awkwardly, Barton needed help off the ice from medical staff and players and didn't return to the game.

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