tuesDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS
Panthers 5, Capitals 2: Jonathan Huberdeau scored twice during a three-point night and Aleksander Barkov had a goal and an assist to lead Florida in a matchup of Eastern Conference division leaders.
Penguins 6, Senators 5: Sidney Crosby scored three straight goals for his first natural hat trick in more than five years as Pittsburgh won its fourth straight. The two-time NHL MVP pushed his goal total to 20 and has scored at least one in Pittsburgh’s last eight home games.
Devils 3, Rangers 2: David Schlemko scored on a power play with 8:46 left as New Jersey rallied twice to earn the win.
Kings 6, Coyotes 2: Dustin Brown scored twice and Jake Muzzin and Alec Martinez each added a goal and an assist to lead Los Angeles and spoil the 1,000th game as head coach for Arizona’s Dave Tippett.
Blackhawks 2, Avalanche 1: Corey Crawford stopped 22 shots, Richard Panik and Artemi Panarin scored and Chicago won without captain Jonathan Toews.
Blues 1, Predators 0: Troy Brouwer scored with 1:05 remaining in the third period and Brian Elliott made 16 saves to pace St. Louis.
Stars 5, Jets 3: Tyler Seguin scored twice, John Klingberg had a goal and an assist and Dallas held on to beat Winnipeg.
Islanders 5, Wild 3: Brock Nelson’s team-leading 20th goal broke a tie late in the second period and Jean-Francois Berube made 40 saves for his first NHL win as New York triumphed.
Flyers 4, Camadiens 2: Wayne Simmonds scored two goals to spark Philadelphia to the second-half start it needs to make a playoff push.
Maple Leafs: The Toronto Maple Leafs have unveiled a new logo for the first time in more than 45 years in anticipation of their centennial season.
— ASSOCIATED PRESS
