nhl roundup
nhl roundup
Monday night’s games
Red Wings 3, Rangers 2
DETROIT
Pavel Datsyuk had a goal and an assist after missing 19 games with a broken right wrist, helping Detroit beat New York. Brandon Dubinsky scored with 4:05 left in the game to pull the Rangers within a goal. They failed to tie the game despite having a two-man advantage for 44 seconds late in the third and being on the power play to end the game. Datsyuk’s second-period goal allowed Detroit to avoid getting shut out in three straight games for the first time in franchise history. Detroit’s Jimmy Howard stopped the first 32 shots he faced and finished with 45 saves.
Maple Leafs 5, Thrashers 4
TORONTO
Nikolai Kulemin and Tim Brent each scored third-period goals to lift Toronto. Dion Phaneuf, Mikhail Grabovski and Clarke MacArthur also scored for the Leafs, who played another high-scoring game against Atlanta. The teams have combined for 30 goals in three meetings this season. Dustin Byfuglien, Evander Kane, Nik Antropov and Andrew Ladd scored for the Thrashers.
Oilers 4, Predators 0
NASHVILLE, Tenn.
Edmonton’s Devan Dubnyk had 37 saves for his first career shutout.
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