Toronto gets by Chicago

William Nylander scored on a penalty shot 6 seconds into overtime to lift the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 3-2 win over the sagging Blackhawks last night in Chicago.

Nylander was awarded the attempt after he broke in alone on Jeff Glass from the opening faceoff in the extra period, but was hooked from behind by Chicago’s Duncan Keith. Nylander scored the game-winner to send the Blackhawks to their fourth straight defeat.

Toronto’s Nazem Kadri connected for his 15th goal, a power-play score that snapped a seven-game scoring drought and was just his second goal in 20 games. Mitch Marner also scored for the Maple Leafs, who won the second time in seven games.

Toronto’s Frederik Andersen made 34 saves. Glass finished with 33.

Kings 2, Flames 1 — Tanner Pearson scored 4:33 into overtime, Jake Muzzin also scored in the third period and visiting Los Angeles rallied past Calgary. Sean Monahan scored the goal for the Flames.

Elsewhere in the NHL — San Jose Sharks center Joe Thornton will likely miss several weeks with an injury to his right knee. Thornton was hurt late in San Jose’s overtime loss to Winnipeg on Tuesday. Thornton was hurt late in San Jose’s overtime loss to Winnipeg on Tuesday and will need an MRI to determine whether he will undergo surgery to repair his MCL. The 38-year-old center has played all 47 games this season and has 13 goals and 23 assists to rank second on the team in scoring .. . .

The Columbus Blue Jackets signed forward Nathan Gerbe to a one year, twoway contract. The 30-yearold former Boston College star last played in the NHL with Carolina during the 2015-16 season. He played the last two seasons in Switzerland.