National Hockey

SUNRISE, Fla. — Jonathan Huberdeau wasn't quite sure he had scored the winning goal until the referees reviewed the play.

NEW YORK — Jaroslav Halak came up big in the first period, keeping the New York Islanders close until they rallied in the third period for a needed win.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Two shots off the crossbar and another one off of St. Louis goalie Carter Hutton's skate were the difference in the Blues securing a 1-0 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night.

WINNIPEG — Connor Hellebuyck appreciates his Winnipeg teammates sacrificing their bodies to help him look good. Hellebuyck made 25 saves for his fifth shutout of the season as the Jets blanked the Colorado Avalanche 3-0 on Saturday.

NEWARK, N.J. — Just when it looked like the New Jersey Devils were coming back to the pack in the Eastern Conference after a surprising start, they have surprised everyone again. This time it was the NHL's hottest team.

BOSTON — Tuukka Rask watched his own defenceman redirect a Toronto player's shot into the net behind him. The way he's been playing, he could still joke about it afterward.

Montreal Canadiens forward Jonathan Drouin left a game against the Anaheim Ducks early in the second period Saturday afternoon after being hit by a slapshot from teammate Karl Alzner.

PHILADELPHIA — Mike Hoffman dazzled in the shootout while Craig Anderson was simply solid. Hoffman's tally was the only goal among 12 players in the shootout and lifted the Ottawa Senators to a 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday.

MONTREAL — Getting a goal against his former team was sweet for Montreal Canadiens forward Logan Shaw. The right winger from Glace Bay, N.S.

NASHVILLE — The Nashville Predators have acquired forward Mark McNeill from the Dallas Stars for defenceman Andrew O'Brien. The trade was made Saturday.