National Hockey

GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Tampa Bay Lightning made it easy to see why they lead the NHL standings — and why the Arizona Coyotes are at the bottom of the league.

ST. LOUIS — Kevin Roy made the most of his two-hour banishment to the minors. In his first game back with Anaheim, the rookie wing scored twice and John Gibson made 29 saves as the Ducks defeated the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Thursday night.

EDMONTON — Juuse Saros definitely made the most of a rare start in net for the Nashville Predators on Thursday.

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Alex Stalock started his extended stretch of action in the Minnesota net with his first NHL shutout in three seasons. Blanking a Toronto team that tossed him aside less than two years ago made the feat that much sweeter.

WINNIPEG — Corey Crawford said it was the best game the Chicago Blackhawks have played this season. Teammates Patrick Kane and Nick Schmaltz agreed.

MONTREAL — Charles Hudon may not have scored the game-winning goal, but his assist in overtime stole the show.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Columbus took a three-goal lead in the first period Thursday night, but Josh Bailey and the New York Islanders weren't going to go quietly.

BOSTON — Alex Chiasson had already scored once when he blocked a shot on the penalty kill, gave the puck a little kick and went off toward centre ice.

GLENDALE, Ariz. — In a swap of minor league forwards, the Arizona Coyotes have acquired Ryan Kujawinski from the New Jersey Devils for Michael Latta.

PHILADELPHIA — No longer struggling, the suddenly confident Philadelphia Flyers are now able to overcome their own blunders.