National Hockey League Game Capsules

Toronto, ON (SportsNetwork.com) – Tyler Bozak netted the tying score late in the contest, then recorded the winning goal in the shootout as Toronto clipped Buffalo, 4-3, at Air Canada Centre. Brandon Kozun and Leo Komarov also scored for the Maple Leafs, who put a three-game losing streak to rest. Jonathan Bernier came up with 30 saves in regulation and overtime then stopped all three Buffalo shooters. Tyler Ennis, Matt Moulson and Johan Larsson each picked up a goal and two assists for the Sabres, who have lost five straight. Anders Lindback made 31 saves in defeat.

Final Score: NY Rangers 3, Washington 1

Washington, DC (SportsNetwork.com) – Cam Talbot finished with 28 saves and Martin St. Louis registered a key late insurance goal as the New York Rangers continued their recent stretch of sterling play, downing Washington by a 3-1 count at Verizon Center. Carl Hagelin and J.T. Miller also tallied with Kevin Hayes adding a pair of assists for the Rangers, who vaulted over the idle Islanders to assume first place in the Metropolitan Division. New York’s 12-1-2 stretch also has it contending for the top spot in the Eastern Conference and the entire NHL. Alex Ovechkin’s 45th goal of the season proved to be the sole offense for the Capitals, who had won three of four coming in. Braden Holtby took the loss despite also stopping 28 shots.

Final Score: Calgary 6, Anaheim 3

Calgary, AB (SportsNetwork.com) – Johnny Gaudreau and Matt Stajan each tallied twice as Calgary took down Anaheim, 6-3, at the Saddledome. Sean Monahan and Jiri Hudler added scores while Kris Russell and Dennis Wideman posted three assists apiece for the Flames, winners in five of their last seven games. Karri Ramo made 29 saves for the win. Ryan Getzlaf picked up a pair of goals and Hampus Lindholm posted the other score for the Ducks, who have lost three in a row. John Gibson surrendered all six goals on just 23 shots in defeat.

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