National Hockey

LOS ANGELES — A lot of things would have been predicted when the struggling Chicago Blackhawks found themselves down by two goals in the third period against the Los Angeles Kings. Just about everything, but what did happen.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — The NHL's first outdoor game at a U.S. service academy probably won't be its last.

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos and Victor Hedman were too much for the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Stamkos and Hedman combined for four goals and five assists to lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 7-6 shootout victory against the Flyers.

DALLAS — Jamie Benn turned another tying goal late in regulation into the extra point for the Dallas Stars in the tight Western Conference playoff race.

SEATTLE — A group looking to bring an expansion NHL team to Seattle for the 2020-21 season says it has received 33,000 deposits for season tickets and won't accept more. Oak View Group on Saturday started a waitlist for those who missed out.

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Auston Matthews continues to make progress as he works to return from an apparent shoulder injury.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The surging Florida Panthers are edging closer to a playoff spot.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Anaheim Ducks' penalty kill has been able to keep opponents in check. They can score goals as well as they can prevent them, a knack they showed against the Columbus Blue Jackets to bolster Anaheim's playoff chances.

LAS VEGAS — Prior to Monday's trade deadline, Vegas fans were hoping to pry two-time Norris Trophy winner Erik Karlsson from the Ottawa Senators. After Friday night, they probably can't wait to see him leave town.

VANCOUVER — The Canucks couldn't quite spoil Mike Fisher's coming-out-of-retirement party. Fisher scored in his first game back with Nashville, as the Central Division-leading Predators defeated Vancouver 4-3 in overtime on Friday night.