National Hockey League Game Capsules
New York, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Rick Nash’s goal with 1:58 remaining in the third period sent the slumping Dallas Stars to a fifth straight regulation loss, a 3-2 setback to the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. Ryan Callahan and Derick Brassard also tallied in the Rangers’ fifth victory in seven games, with Brad Richards contributing a pair of assists and Henrik Lundqvist coming up with 24 saves in the win. Dallas, meanwhile, wrapped up a rough road trip through the New York metro area with its third defeat in as many outings, having fallen to the Islanders and Devils by a combined 8-3 margin to begin the trek. Kari Lehtonen recorded 31 saves in a losing cause, while Cody Eakin and Ryan Garbutt each had a goal and an assist for the Stars.
Final Score: Washington 3, Toronto 2
Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Joel Ward scored the winner in the third period to help the Washington Capitals take a 3-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Alex Ovechkin posted a goal and an assist while Nicklas Backstrom also scored for the Capitals, who have won their past two. Michal Neuvirth made 32 stops in the win. Phil Kessel and James van Riemsdyk each posted a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs, who have dropped their past four games. Jonathan Bernier gave up all three goals on 35 shots.
Final Score: Columbus 3, Carolina 0
Columbus, OH (SportsNetwork.com) – Sergei Bobrovsky made 36 saves for his second shutout of the season in the Columbus Blue Jackets’ 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday. Cam Atkinson had a goal and an assist for the Blue Jackets, who have won seven straight against Carolina. Brandon Dubinsky and Boone Jenner also lit the lamp. Anton Khudobin turned aside 21-of-24 shots for the Hurricanes, who had a five-game winning streak snapped.
Final Score: NY Islanders 2, Colorado 1 (OT)
Denver, CO (SportsNetwork.com) – Michael Grabner scored 1:46 into overtime to give the surging New York Islanders their sixth consecutive road win, a 2-1 come-from-behind triumph over the Colorado Avalanche at Pepsi Center. The Islanders trailed 1-0 before Brock Nelson tallied 4:28 into the third period, then completed the rally when Grabner landed a wrister over the glove of Semyon Varlamov moments after being stopped on a partial breakaway. Kevin Poulin contributed to New York’s sixth victory in seven games overall by turning aside 30-of-31 shots. Varlamov finished with 22 saves and Nathan MacKinnon potted the lone goal for Colorado, which had won four of five coming in.
Final Score: Edmonton 4, Pittsburgh 3 (OT)
Edmonton, AB (SportsNetwork.com) – Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored the winner just 61 seconds into overtime as the Edmonton Oilers rallied for a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday. Skating on the power play after Brandon Sutter was called for slashing, the Oilers won the game after a bad clear was kept in at the right point. Justin Schultz had the puck at the left point and sent it down low for Jordan Eberle, who sent it over to the right where Nugent-Hopkins one-timed it in off goaltender Jeff Zatkoff. Nugent-Hopkins finished the game with two goals and an assist while Anton Belov and Taylor Hall also scored for the Oilers, who have won two of three. Devan Dubnyk made 25 saves in the win. James Neal, Kris Letang and Sidney Crosby all scored for the Penguins, who had won five of six coming in. Zatkoff finished the game with 27 stops.
Final Score: Vancouver 2, St. Louis 1
Vancouver, BC (SportsNetwork.com) – Mike Santorelli’s goal early in the third period lifted the Vancouver Canucks over the St. Louis Blues, 2-1, on Friday. Zac Dalpe also lit the lamp for the Canucks, who snapped a five-game skid. Eddie Lack stopped 30-of-31 shots. Alex Pietrangelo scored for the Blues, who had a seven-game winning streak stopped. Brian Elliott turned aside 20- of-22 shots.
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