National Hockey

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Anaheim coach Randy Carlyle doesn't know what's behind the confluence of streaks bolstering the Ducks' playoff chances. Right now, he's just trying to make it last.

NASHVILLE — Pekka Rinne stopped 26 shots, Ryan Hartman scored at 5:33 of the third period and the Nashville Predators beat the Dallas Stars 2-0 Tuesday night for a franchise-record ninth straight victory.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus backup goalie Joonas Korpisalo had lost three straight starts since his last victory on Jan. 18.

CHICAGO — The Chicago Blackhawks and Jonathan Toews executed their plan — and didn't waste any time in overtime.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Those Minnesota Wild fans waiting in concession lines or lingering too long in the concourse during the first intermission sure missed a show. Eric Staal has put on quite the must-see performance himself this season.

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators talk about everything and shy away from nothing. Right now, they have an awful lot to discuss.

TAMPA, Fla. — Overtime has become Brayden Point's time to shine. The Tampa Bay centre scored his fourth overtime goal of the season on Tuesday to give the league-leading Lightning a 5-4 victory over in-state rival Florida.

NEWARK, N.J. — There's no stopping Taylor Hall, unquestionably the New Jersey Devils' most valuable player in their quest to end a five-year playoff drought.

BOSTON — Brad Marchand has become Mr. Overtime for the Bruins. Not just this season, but in franchise history.

NEW YORK — Patrik Laine went more than a year between hat tricks, and still the 19-year-old Finnish star is on a remarkable pace.