National Hockey League Game Capsules

Chicago, IL (Sports Network) – The Chicago Blackhawks continued their thrilling run on Wednesday with a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Chicago is now 21-0-3 on the season and has not lost a regular season game in regulation since March 25 of last year, a mark of 24-0-6. It’s the second- longest streak in NHL history and the team now trails the 1979-80 Philadelphia Flyers by five games for the top spot. Also, the Blackhawks extended their franchise-best winning streak to 11 games thanks to Danny Carcillo’s go- ahead goal with 49.3 seconds to play. Andrew Shaw and Jonathan Toews also scored while Ray Emery made 20 saves in the front end of a home-and-home set. John Mitchell and Matt Duchene each posted a goal for the Avalanche, who have lost six of their last seven games. Semyon Varlamov gave up all three goals on 31 shots. These two teams will meet in Colorado on Friday.

Final Score: Toronto 5, Ottawa 4

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) – Phil Kessel posted a goal and two assists as the Toronto Maple Leafs held on for a 5-4 win over the Ottawa Senators on Wednesday. James van Riemsdyk and Tyler Bozak each gave a goal and an assist for the Maple Leafs, who have won four of their past five games. James Reimer gave up four goals on 43 shots in the win. Zack Smith posted a goal and an assist, while Colin Greening, Daniel Alfredsson and Mika Zibanejad also scored for the Senators, who are 0-2-2 during a five-game road trip. Ben Bishop gave up all five goals on 28 shots in the loss.

Final Score: Calgary 4, San Jose 1

Calgary, AB (Sports Network) – Miikka Kiprusoff returned from an MCL sprain to post 32 stops as the Calgary Flames took a 4-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Wednesday. Kiprusoff had been out since Feb. 5 when he suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain, but he was activated off injured reserve prior to the game and helped the Flames to their second straight win. Jarome Iginla had a goal and an assist while Curtis Glencross, Roman Cervenka and Blake Comeau each scored for Calgary, which has won four straight at home. Joe Thornton had the lone goal of the game for the Sharks, who had won three of four coming in. Thomas Greiss gave up three goals on 25 shots in the loss.

Final Score: Anaheim 2, Phoenix 0

Anaheim, CA (Sports Network) – Jonas Hiller made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the Phoenix Coyotes, 2-0, in the third meeting in five days between the two clubs. Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and an assist for the Ducks, who have won nine straight as the host since a 5-0 loss to Vancouver on Jan. 25 in their home opener. It’s the Ducks’ longest home winning streak since taking 10 in a row from Feb. 17- March 26, 2008. Corey Perry lit the lamp in the first period for Anaheim, which bounced back from consecutive 5-4 shootout losses to these Coyotes on Saturday and Monday. Jason LaBarbera stopped 22-of-23 shots for Phoenix.

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