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Rangers 7, Blue Jackets 4

NEW YORK — Marian Gaborik again sparked the Rangers’ offense with two goals and two assists, but this time he had lots of long-awaited help. Sean Avery also scored twice and Henrik Lundqvist made 26 saves for the Rangers, who strung together seven straight goals after falling behind 2-0. After Columbus scored twice in the first period, Gaborik got the Rangers going on their way to matching their biggest offensive output of the season following coach John Tortorella’s timeout. The often-fiery Tortorella seemed to deliver a positive message during the break. Whatever he said, it surely worked. New York scored three times in the first to take the lead and then added four goals in the second against Blue Jackets starting goalie Steve Mason and beleaguered backup Mathieu Garon. Gaborik, Artem Anisimov and rookie defenseman Michael Del Zotto wiped out the early deficit. Avery scored at 6:12 of the second period to make it 4-2 and chase Mason — last season’s NHL rookie of the year — who made only 14 saves.Anisimov had a goal and two assists, and rookie forward P.A. Parenteau also helped set up two goals.

Predators 3, Red Wings 1

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Martin Erat scored two goals and Nashville beat Detroit for its sixth straight victory. The streaking Predators finished off a five-game homestand in style and have won 10 of 12 overall. Jason Arnott also scored a power-play goal for Nashville. Pekka Rinne, who has been in net for each game during this run, stopped 30 shots for the win. Drew Miller scored for Detroit, which has lost three of four.

Islanders 4, Maple Leafs 3, OT

TORONTO — Dwayne Roloson made 58 saves and Josh Bailey scored in overtime. Bailey scored 4:18 into overtime, taking a pass from Sean Bergenheim and slamming the puck into an open net. It was the Islanders only shot of the extra period. Jeff Tambellini, Matt Moulson and Bergenheim also scored for New York (9-8-7). Phil Kessel, Wayne Primeau and Niklas Hagman replied for the Maple Leafs (4-11-7).

Senators 4, Capitals 3, OT

OTTAWA — Mike Fisher scored 1:14 into overtime, giving Ottawa the victory over Washington. Fisher, selected the NHL’s third star of the week earlier in the day, batted Chris Phillips’ centering pass from the left side out of the air and past Semyon Varlamov for his 10th goal of the season. Alexandre Picard scored Ottawa’s second goal in a span of 4:20 on a power play 7:40 into the third to tie it at 3.

Peter Regin gave the Senators a 1-0 lead 7:27 in before Ottawa allowed three straight goals to fall behind by two.

Bruins 4, Blues 2

ST. LOUIS — Patrice Bergeron had four assists, two on power-play goals and another short-handed, to help Boston beat St. Louis for its first three-game winning streak of the season. Milan Lucic got the go-ahead goal midway through the second period and Marco Sturm scored short-handed midway through the third for a two-goal cushion on Boston’s 20th shot against Chris Mason. Blake Wheeler and Mark Recchi also scored for the defending Northeast Division champions, who are 11-8-4.

Associated Press