National Hockey

NEW YORK — When the New York Islanders needed a big play against San Jose, Anders Lee came through. Lee had two goals and an assist to lead the Islanders to a 5-3 victory over the Sharks on Saturday night for New York's third win in four games.

OTTAWA — The Ottawa Senators were able to slow down the Toronto Maple Leafs enough to collect a 6-3 win Saturday night, but the victory came with some bad news.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Anze Kopitar and the Los Angeles Kings have put those slow starts behind them.

TAMPA, Fla. — Steven Stamkos and Nikita Kucherov are making it look easy and the Tampa Bay Lightning are reaping the benefits.

NEW YORK — The New York Rangers can finally breathe a sigh of relief after holding off the Nashville Predators for just their second win of the season.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Penguins have acquired forward Riley Sheahan and a 2018 fifth-round draft pick from the Detroit Red Wings in exchange for forward Scott Wilson and a 2018 third-round draft pick.

PHILADELPHIA — Wayne Simmonds expects to lose some teeth in the next few days. On Saturday, he suited up and ensured the Philadelphia Flyers wouldn't lose a game.

NEWARK, N.J. — Hockey fans have come to the rescue of a girl who apparently forgot the words while singing the national anthem at a New Jersey Devils game.

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Derek Grant didn't score a goal in the first 92 games of his NHL career, and then he put two past star Montreal goalie Carey Price.

DETROIT — Alex Ovechkin's power-play goal at 1:56 of overtime gave the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night. T.J.