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Blue Jackets beat Maple Leafs 6-5 in OT after blowing 5-goal lead in 3rd

Blue Jackets beat Maple Leafs 6-5 in OT after blowing 5-goal lead in 3rd

TORONTO (AP) — Kent Johnson scored his second goal of the game at 3:26 of overtime to give the Columbus Blue Jackets a 6-5 victory over Toronto on Thursday night after the Maple Leafs overcame a five-goal deficit in the third period.
Blue Jackets hold off late Maple Leafs comeback effort to take 6-5 OT win

Blue Jackets hold off late Maple Leafs comeback effort to take 6-5 OT win

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs showed resiliency Thursday night but it didn't come with the desired result.
Jordan Staal breaks 2nd-period tie, Hurricanes beat Red Wings 2-1

Jordan Staal breaks 2nd-period tie, Hurricanes beat Red Wings 2-1

DETROIT (AP) — Jordan Staal broke a tie midway through the second period and the Carolina Hurricanes held off the Detroit Red Wings 2-1 on Thursday night. Jack Drury also scored for Carolina and Pyotr Kochetkov made 25 saves.
Brink scores in shootout, regulation to lead Flyers over Capitals, 4-3

Brink scores in shootout, regulation to lead Flyers over Capitals, 4-3

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Bobby Brink scored the deciding goal in the shootout and also tallied one in regulation to lift the Philadelphia Flyers to a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.
Islanders bring winning streak into home matchup with the Bruins

Islanders bring winning streak into home matchup with the Bruins

Boston Bruins (18-5-4, first in the Atlantic Division) vs. New York Islanders (14-7-7, second in the Metropolitan Division) Elmont, New York; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
Ducks take losing streak into game against the Rangers

Ducks take losing streak into game against the Rangers

Anaheim Ducks (10-18, eighth in the Pacific Division) vs. New York Rangers (19-7-1, first in the Metropolitan Division) New York; Friday, 7 p.m.
Arizona brings losing streak into matchup with San Jose

Arizona brings losing streak into matchup with San Jose

San Jose Sharks (9-17-3, seventh in the Pacific Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (13-13-2, fifth in the Central Division) Tempe, Arizona; Friday, 9 p.m.
Vegas in action against Buffalo after overtime win

Vegas in action against Buffalo after overtime win

Buffalo Sabres (12-15-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Vegas Golden Knights (20-5-5, first in the Pacific Division) Paradise, Nevada; Friday, 10 p.m.
Nichushkin scores twice, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1 as Erik Johnson makes return to Colorado

Nichushkin scores twice, Avalanche beat Sabres 5-1 as Erik Johnson makes return to Colorado

DENVER (AP) — Erik Johnson was overcome by emotion in his return to Colorado. The Buffalo Sabres were overcome by the speed of the Avalanche.
Gabriel Vilardi scores a career-high four points in his return to LA, leading Jets past Kings 5-2

Gabriel Vilardi scores a career-high four points in his return to LA, leading Jets past Kings 5-2

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gabriel Vilardi scored a career-high four points with a goal and three assists in his impressive return to Los Angeles, leading the Winnipeg Jets to a 5-2 victory over the Kings on Wednesday night.