Randy Jones’ shot rebounded into the net off a Boston player with 2 minutes left in overtime, giving the Philadelphia Flyers a 4-3 victory over the NHL-leading Bruins on Saturday.
Former Bruin Glen Metropolit, Scott Hartnell and Simon Gagne also scored for Philadelphia, who rallied from 3-1 down after the first period. Byron Bitz scored his first NHL goal for Boston. Marc Savard and Chuck Kobasew also scored.
BLUE JACKETS 3, SHARKS 2, OT
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In Columbus, Ohio, Christian Backman scored in overtime to help Columbus edge San Jose.
The result snapped the Blue Jackets’ three-game losing streak, while inflicting a third straight defeat on the Sharks for the first time this season.
Columbus goalie Dan LaCosta made 28 saves in his first NHL start.
CANUCKS 7, BLACKHAWKS 3
In Vancouver, the home side crushed Chicago to leapfrog three teams and move into seventh in the Western Conference.
Henrik Sedin scored 53 seconds into the game and Mats Sundin added a power-play goal 2 minutes later to put the Canucks en route to victory.
CAPITALS 3, PANTHERS 1
In Washington, Mike Green broke a franchise record scoring streak by netting twice in Washington’s win over Florida.
Green tied the game on a power play in the first minute of the third period, then added a late empty-netter, giving him goals in six consecutive games — the longest goal streak by a defenseman in team history.
Despite missing 13 games, Green leads NHL defensemen with 19 goals and 46 points this season. He’s second in the NHL with 14 power-play scores.
HURRICANES 7, COYOTES 2
In Glendale, Arizona, Carolina handed Phoenix its sixth consecutive loss.
Tuomo Ruutu scored twice, and Sergei Samsonov added a goal and three assists for the Hurricanes.
RED WINGS 8, OILERS 3
In Detroit, the hosts scored three times in the first six minutes, setting up a big win over Edmonton.
Brian Rafalski, Maria Hossa and Pavel Datsyuk each had a goal and an assist for the reigning Stanley Cup champions.
DUCKS 2, FLAMES 1
In Calgary, Alberta, Corey Perry scored the winner for Anaheim off turnover, downing Calgary.
Ducks goalie Jean-Sebastian Giguere made 26 saves for his first victory in a month.
Perry intercepted an errant pass, broke in alone and snapped a shot that trickled in with 28 seconds left in the second period.
In other games it was:
• Kings 3, Devils 1
• Maple Leafs 5, Canadiens 2
• Senators 3, Sabres 2, SO
• Blues 4, Avalanche 1
• Lightning 1, Islanders 0
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