Jets score 7 in win over Vegas
WINNIPEG Kyle Connor scored twice, and Mark Scheifele and Patrik Laine each had a goal and two assists in Winnipeg's five-goal third period.
Tyler Myers, Matt Hendricks and Nikolaj Ehlers also scored for Winnipeg, with won its fifth straight at home. Blake Wheeler had three assists and Connor Hellebuyck stopped 27 shots for the Western Conference-leading Jets.
Winnipeg-born forward Cody Eakin, William Karlsson, Erik Haula and Colin Miller scored for the Golden Knights. Maxime Lagace stopped 31 shots as Vegas lost its third straight for only the second time this season.
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Senators 6, Islanders 5
At New York, Ryan Dzingel's second goal of the game snapped a tie early in third period and Ottawa ended a seven-game losing streak with a wild win over New York.
Zack Smith, Bobby Ryan, Thomas Chabot and Mike Hoffman also scored for the Senators, who were 0-6-1 since sweeping Colorado in two games in Stockholm on Nov. 10-11. Craig Anderson allowed five goals on 18 shots before he was pulled midway through the second period. Mike Condon came on and stopped all 19 shots he faced, including Jordan Eberle's point-blank attempt in the closing seconds.
Anders Lee had two goals, and Anthony Beauvillier, Andrew Ladd and Jason Chimera also scored for New York, which lost at home in regulation for the first time this season (8-1-2). Thomas Greiss started and was also pulled after giving up five goals on 20 shots. Jaroslav Halak replaced him and finished with 14 saves.
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Rangers 5, Hurricanes 1
At New York, Michael Grabner scored three goals, including two late empty-netters, to lead New York over Carolina.
David Desharnais and Paul Carey also scored to help the Rangers win for the ninth time in their last 10 at home and improve to 11-3-0 in their last 14 overall. Henrik Lundqvist made 32 saves.
Justin Williams scored 56 seconds into the game to give Carolina the early lead with his 700th career point. Scott Darling finished with 21 saves.
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Sharks 2, Panthers 1
At Sunrise, Chris Tierney scored in the third period to lift San Jose over Florida.
Joe Pavelski scored his 300th goal, and Aaron Dell made 39 saves for the Sharks in his second consecutive start. San Jose won its third straight game.
Colton Sceviour scored for the Panthers.