Daniel Alfredsson scored twice in the final minute to extend the Ottawa Senators’ franchise-best winning streak to 10 with a 4-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres in the NHL on Wednesday.
Jason Spezza also scored two goals and added an assist, as the surging Senators closed to within three points of the first-place Sabres in the Northeast Division.
Spezza has scored in seven consecutive games, including five since returning from a right knee injury.
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Andrej Sekera and Tim Connolly scored 27 seconds apart to tie it in the third period for the Sabres, who lost their eighth in a row to Ottawa.
Blues 3, Blackhawks 2
In Chicago, David Backes scored twice during a three-goal second period as St Louis edged Chicago.
Chris Mason made 32 saves for the Blues, who scored three times in the final 8:26 of the second to spoil Chicago’s first game at home after a two-week, eight-game road trip.
Jay McClement also racked up a goal for the St Louis Blues.
Patrick Kane and Marian Hossa scored for Chicago.
Ducks 3, Red Wings 1
In Anaheim, the hosts’ run of home victories was extended to nine with a win over Detroit.
Ryan Whitney and Kyle Chipchura scored first-period goals, and Bobby Ryan added the third as the Ducks moved within one win of its record home winning streak of 10.
Pavel Datsyuk scored a power-play goal for the Red Wings.
Flames 4, Hurricanes 1
In Calgary, Curtis Glencross recorded his first NHL hat trick to lead Calgary over Carolina.
New Flames forward Matt Stajan scored in the second period.
Carolina captain Eric Staal scored the lone goal for the Hurricanes.
Oilers 1, Flyers 0
In Edmonton, Ryan Potulny scored the sole goal during a power play with 17 seconds left, lifting Edmonton over Philadelphia.
The Oilers have won both of their games this month after going all of last month without a victory.
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