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Ovechkin scores as Washington Capitals edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1

Ovechkin scores as Washington Capitals edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1

VANCOUVER — Details proved to be the difference maker for the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday. A plethora of missed shots and disconnected passes turned an early lead into a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals.
Lehkonen scores last-second goal to lift Avalanche over Oilers 3-2 in OT

Lehkonen scores last-second goal to lift Avalanche over Oilers 3-2 in OT

EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Artturi Lehkonen scored with half a second remaining in overtime and the Colorado Avalanche battled their way to their sixth straight win, 3-2 over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
Lehkonen scores in OT as rolling Avalanche tip Oilers 3-2

Lehkonen scores in OT as rolling Avalanche tip Oilers 3-2

EDMONTON — It was the kind of thrilling ending expected from a potentially deep playoff preview. Artturi Lehkonen scored with just 0.
Predators extend points streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over Kraken

Predators extend points streak to 14 games with a 4-1 win over Kraken

SEATTLE (AP) — Throughout its current points streak, different stars for Nashville have taken their turns carrying the Predators on a given night. This time, it was Roman Josi. Again.
NHL roundup: Rolling Rangers beat struggling Penguins 7-4

NHL roundup: Rolling Rangers beat struggling Penguins 7-4

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Artemi Panarin had two goals and three assists, and the New York Rangers zoomed past the Pittsburgh Penguins for a 7-4 win on Saturday.
Guentzel scores in SO to lift Hurricanes to 5-4 win over Maple Leafs

Guentzel scores in SO to lift Hurricanes to 5-4 win over Maple Leafs

TORONTO (AP) — Jake Guentzel scored in the shootout and the Carolina Hurricanes rallied from two goals down late to beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-4 on Saturday night.
Kyrou and Schenn score in the shootout as the Blues top the Wild 3-2

Kyrou and Schenn score in the shootout as the Blues top the Wild 3-2

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Jordan Kyrou and Brayden Schenn scored in the shootout, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Saturday night. Kyrou and Schenn also scored in regulation as St.
Stars' Wedgewood wins matchup of backup goalies in 4-1 victory over Kings

Stars' Wedgewood wins matchup of backup goalies in 4-1 victory over Kings

DALLAS (AP) — Scott Wedgewood made 27 saves to win a matchup of backup goaltenders and defenseman Thomas Harley had a goal and an assist to help lead the Dallas Stars past the Los Angeles Kings 4-1 on Saturday night.
Jake Guentzel scores shootout winner, Hurricanes top Maple Leafs 5-4

Jake Guentzel scores shootout winner, Hurricanes top Maple Leafs 5-4

TORONTO — Jake Guentzel wasn't in an enviable position — especially when still trying to make a good impression with his new teammates.
Backlund reaches career milestone in 5-2 win over Canadiens minus coach St. Louis

Backlund reaches career milestone in 5-2 win over Canadiens minus coach St. Louis

Calgary Flames' captain Mikael Backlund scored twice to reach a career milestone in a 5-2 win over the visiting Montreal Canadiens who were without head coach Martin St. Louis on Saturday.