National Hockey League Game Capsules

Uniondale, NY (SportsNetwork.com) – Benoit Pouliot and Ryan McDonagh each tallied third-period goals to lead the New York Rangers to a 3-2 comeback victory over the New York Islanders in a showdown between the crosstown rivals from Nassau Coliseum. Chris Kreider added a power-play goal and Derek Stepan chipped in two assists to help the Rangers bounce back from Monday’s 2-0 loss to visiting Montreal. Cam Talbot turned aside 22 shots, including all eight he faced in the third period, to earn his second straight win between the pipes. Cal Clutterbuck and Peter Regin scored in the Islanders’ fourth consecutive home loss. Thomas Vanek, acquired by the Isles in a big trade with Buffalo on Sunday, had a quiet debut with his new team, recording just one shot on goal while playing on a line with captain John Tavares. Evgeni Nabokov finished with 21 saves in the setback.

Final Score: Anaheim 3, Philadelphia 2

Philadelphia, PA (SportsNetwork.com) – Kyle Palmieri tallied the tying and winning goals in the third period, as the Anaheim Ducks claimed a 3-2 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Tuesday. Andrew Cogliano registered the other goal for the Ducks, who improved to 10-3-0 on the season thanks to their third straight victory on the fifth test during their current seven-game road trip. Jonas Hiller earned the win with a 26-save effort. Matt Read and Vincent Lecavalier hit the back of the net in the first period for the Flyers, whose season-best two-game win streak came to an end. Wayne Simmonds recorded assists on both goals, but Steve Mason fell to 3-6-0 despite making 34 saves.

Final Score: Montreal 2, Dallas 1

Montreal, QC (SportsNetwork.com) – Carey Price turned away 26 shots as the Montreal Canadiens took a 2-1 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday. Rene Bourque and Michael Bournival each scored a goal for the Canadiens, who have won three of their last four games. Raphael Diaz assisted on both goals. Cody Eakin had the lone goal of the game for the Stars, who had won two of three coming in. Kari Lehtonen gave up both goals on 24 shots in the loss.

Final Score: New Jersey 2, Tampa Bay 1

Newark, NJ (SportsNetwork.com) – Jaromir Jagr and Adam Henrique scored one goal apiece in the New Jersey Devils’ 2-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Tuesday. Patrik Elias added an assist and Martin Brodeur stopped 16 shots for the Devils, winners of two straight. Steven Stamkos scored his ninth goal of the season for Tampa Bay, who had a three-game winning streak snapped. Ben Bishop allowed both goals on 22 shots in the setback.

Final Score: Chicago 6, Ottawa 5

Chicago, IL (SportsNetwork.com) – Jonathan Toews posted two goals in the third period to notch his third career hat trick as the Chicago Blackhawks survived for a 6-5 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday. Andrew Shaw scored twice while Marian Hossa had a goal and two assists for the Blackhawks, who have won two straight and four of six. Nikolai Khabibulin started in net but was pulled in the second period after giving up four goals on 22 shots. Corey Crawford spent the rest of the time in the net and allowed just one goal on 15 shots to get the win. Kyle Turris and Milan Michalek each posted a goal and an assist for the Senators, who have lost their past three games. Craig Anderson allowed all six goals on 40 shots in the loss.

Final Score: St. Louis 3, Winnipeg 2

St. Louis, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – Alex Steen netted the winning goal with one minute left in regulation, sending St. Louis past Winnipeg by a 3-2 count at Scottrade Center. Brenden Morrow and Alex Pietrangelo also tallied for the Blues, winners of two straight after dropping three of four. Jaroslav Halak came up with 21 saves for the hosts. Blake Wheeler and Bryan Little scored for the Jets, who slipped to their fifth loss in six games. Andrew Ladd assisted on both scores, but Ondrej Pavelec suffered the defeat in spite of 30 stops.

Final Score: Toronto 4, Edmonton 0

Edmonton, AB (SportsNetwork.com) – James Reimer stopped 43 shots for his first shutout of the season as the Toronto Maple Leafs took a 4-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. Phil Kessel posted two goals and two assists, Nazem Kadri had a goal and two assists, while James van Riemsdyk also scored for the Maple Leafs, who have won three of their last four. Richard Bachman made 22 saves for the Oilers, who have dropped their last four games.

Final Score: Phoenix 3, Los Angeles 1

Glendale, AZ (SportsNetwork.com) – Kyle Chipchura finished with one goal and one assist and Mike Smith made 41 saves in the Phoenix Coyotes’ 3-1 win over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday. Shane Doan and Derek Morris also had a goal for the Coyotes, winners in four of their last five games. Jarret Stoll scored the lone goal for the Kings, who had won four of their last five entering the contest. Ben Scrivens made 30 saves, but allowed at three goals in the setback.

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