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NHL roundup: Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 victory over Senators

NHL roundup: Sabres coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins in 3-2 victory over Senators

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
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Kadri plays clutch role in Flames pursuit of playoff berth

Kadri plays clutch role in Flames pursuit of playoff berth

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's penchant for scoring the big goal at a big time was on display yet again Tuesday.
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Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 to move within six of topping Gretzky's all-time mark

Ovechkin scores goal No. 889 to move within six of topping Gretzky's all-time mark

WINNIPEG — Alex Ovechkin pumped consecutive one-timers on a power play. Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck was there to deny both second-period efforts from a spot where the Washington Capitals winger has made a living the last two decades.
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Jets thrilled to KO the Caps 3-2 in OT, despite Ovechkin's late goal

Jets thrilled to KO the Caps 3-2 in OT, despite Ovechkin's late goal

WINNIPEG — Scott Arniel was proud the Winnipeg Jets got a takedown in a marquee bout with the Washington Capitals on Tuesday.
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Kadri plays OT hero as surging Flames rally to beat Kraken 4-3

Kadri plays OT hero as surging Flames rally to beat Kraken 4-3

CALGARY — Nazem Kadri's second goal of the game, scored 3:38 into overtime, gave the Calgary Flames a 4-3 win over the Seattle Kraken on Tuesday for their fourth consecutive comeback victory.
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Leafs' second line of Nylander, Tavares and McMann star in 7-2 thumping of Flyers

Leafs' second line of Nylander, Tavares and McMann star in 7-2 thumping of Flyers

TORONTO — The Toronto Maple Leafs bounced back in a big way Tuesday night, and their second line played a starring role in it.
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Broberg, Thomas lead surging Blues to 6-1 win over Canadiens

Broberg, Thomas lead surging Blues to 6-1 win over Canadiens

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Philip Broberg and Robert Thomas each had a goal and three assists, and the St. Louis Blues beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-1 on Tuesday night to extend their active NHL-best winning streak to seven games.
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Charge stunned with costly collapse to Sirens, need to 'dig in' to make playoffs

Charge stunned with costly collapse to Sirens, need to 'dig in' to make playoffs

OTTAWA — No matter the outcome Carla MacLeod could usually find a silver lining, but an epic collapse had the Ottawa Charge coach at a loss for words.
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Ehlers scores in OT as Jets edge Capitals 3-2 in battle of NHL powers

Ehlers scores in OT as Jets edge Capitals 3-2 in battle of NHL powers

WINNIPEG — Nikolaj Ehlers scored on a breakaway 1:28 into overtime to help the Winnipeg Jets clinch a playoff spot by downing the Washington Capitals 3-2 in Tuesday's showdown between the NHL's top two teams.
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Thompson nets the winner as Sabres edge Senators 3-2, coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins

Thompson nets the winner as Sabres edge Senators 3-2, coach Ruff reaches 600 career wins

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Tage Thompson scored the go-ahead goal 1:23 into the third period, and Lindy Ruff became the NHL’s second coach to win 600 games with one franchise in the Buffalo Sabres’ 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
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