nhl roundup


nhl roundup

Sunday’s other games

Maple Leafs 3, Senators 2, SO

TORONTO

Peter Holland scored the winning goal in the seventh round of the shootout to lift Toronto. Joffrey Lupul and James van Riemsdyk scored in regulation for the Maple Leafs, and Jonathan Bernier had 43 saves through overtime. Erik Karlsson and rookie Mark Stone scored for Ottawa, and Andrew Hammond finished with 36 saves — including 21 in the first period.

Blues 2, Blackhawks 1

CHICAGO

Olli Jokinen and David Backes scored in the second period for St. Louis’ third straight win to move into first place in the Central Division. The Blues improved to 105 points, one more than idle Nashville. Chicago’s Kris Versteeg scored to end a 16-game drought without a goal.

Capitals 2, Red Wings 1

DETROIT

Mike Green had a goal and an assist for Washington. Braden Holtby stopped 35 shots and Evgeny Kuznetsov also scored for Washington, which moved into second place in the Metropolitan Division. Darren Helm scored for Detroit, and Petr Mrazek finished with 26 saves.

Canadiens 4, Panthers 1

SUNRISE, FLA.

Carey Price stopped 24 shots to pick up his league-leading 42nd win, Tomas Plekanec scored his 200th career goal for Montreal. Brendan Gallagher, P.A. Parenteau and Devante Smith-Pelly also scored for Montreal. Aaron Ekblad scored for Florida, and Dan Ellis finished with 23 saves. Plekanec opened the scoring with Montreal on a 5-on-3 power play, sweeping in a wrist shot between Ellis’ legs at 6:36.

Associated Press