The Denver Post

PENGUINS SNATCH OVERTIME WIN FROM RANGERS

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YORK» Sidney Crosby scored NEW the tying goal with less than a minute remaining in regulation, Evgeni Malkin put in the winner 58 seconds into overtime and the Penguins beat the Rangers 5-4 on Tuesday night.

Patric Hornqvist, Phil Kessel and ex-Ranger Carl Hagelin also scored for the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions, who handed New York its fourth straight loss.

Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh turned the puck over in overtime and Kessel set up Malkin for the game-winning goal. Just before that, the Rangers iced the puck, leading to a faceoff in their zone.

Michael Grabner put New York ahead 4-3 when he and David Desharnais completed a nifty give-and-go at the eight-minute mark of the third period.

TUESDAY’S HIGHLIGHTS

Connor Brown scored the gamewinnin­g goal in the third period and Frederik Andersen stopped all 30 shots he faced for the shutout as the Maple Leafs continued their tremendous start by beating the Capitals 2-0. Toronto has won five of its first six games. Washington has now lost two in a row since top defenseman Matt Niskanen went out with a long-term upper-body injury. … Sean Couturier, Shayne Gostisbehe­re, Claude Giroux and Dale Weise all scored in the second period to lead the Flyers to a 5-1 win over the Panthers. The Flyers followed an 8-2 win against Washington with another dominant offensive effort, capped by the four-goal second. Wayne Simmonds stole the show after the fourth goal when he dropped agitated Panthers center Michael Haley with a lefthanded punch. … Brock Boeser and Alexander Burmistrov had a goal and an assist each in the Canucks’ 3-0 win over the Senators. Thomas Vanek also scored for the Canucks, while Anders Nilsson made 32 saves. … Jack Johnson’s goal 13:54 into the second period was the eventual winner as the Blue Jackets extended their winning streak to four with a commanding 5-2 victory over the Jets. Cam Atkinson broke open a scoreless game 36 seconds into the second period for the Blue Jackets. … Kyle Palmieri scored the lone goal in a shootout, lifting the Devils toa 5-4 win over the Lightning. Drew Stafford scored twice in regulation for New Jersey. Palmieri and Brian Gibbons each had a goal in the first period. … Radek Faksa, Dan Hamhuis and Alexander Radulov scored their first goals of the season, and the Stars held off the Coyotes 3-1. Arizona remained the only NHL team without a victory. … Teuvo Teravainen scored two goals, and the Hurricanes beat the

Oilers 5-3. — The Associated Press

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