NEW YORK -- Brett Connolly scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period to help the Washington Capitals extend their winning streak to five games by defeating the New York Rangers 5-3 at Madison Square Garden on Saturday.
DALLAS -- Brett Ritchie had a goal and an assist to help the Dallas Stars to a 4-1 win against the Edmonton Oilers at American Airlines Center on Monday.
As winning formulas go, the Vancouver Canucks’ current strategy is highly flawed. But it's working and the Canucks find themselves back in a playoff spot after a win over the Detroit Red Wings.
Mitch Marner scored twice and added an assist, Frederik Andersen made 28 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Friday night.
Connor McDavid has little concern that a focus on flair and offensive firepower appear to be out the window for the Edmonton Oilers under new coach Ken Hitchcock.