DOMI, KOTKANIEMI HELP CANADIENS BEAT CAPITALS

MONTREAL» Max Domi broke a tie with 21 seconds left and Jesperi Kotkaniemi scored his first two NHL goals in the Montreal’s 64 victory over the Washington on Thursday night. At 18 years and 118 days, Kotkaniemi became the secondyoungest goal scorer in franchise history.

Predators 4, Lightning 1.

Pekka Rinne made 42 saves in his return after missing five games with an injury, and Nashville beat Tampa Bay. Kyle Turris, Roman Josi, Calle Jarnkrok and Miikka Salomaki scored, and Ryan Johansen had two nifty assists for the Predators.

Jets 4, panthers 2.

Finnish star Patrik Laine had a hat trick and Winnipeg beat Florida in tbe Finnish capital. Laine scored in the second period and twice in the third, including an emptynetter. The teams will meet again Friday.

Islanders 3, Penguins 2, SO.

» Josh Bailey scored a shorthanded goal in the second period and then the only goal in a shootout to lift New York past Pittsburgh. Thomas Greiss made 29 saves as the Islanders swept a homeandhome set with the Penguins.

Red Wings 4, Devils 3.

Justin Abdelkader scored a shorthanded goal midway through the third period and Trevor Daley put the puck in an empty net for another shorthanded score in the final minute.

Stars 2, Maple Leafs 1.

Bbackup goalie Anton Khudobin made 31 saves to help Dallas beat Toronto. Jamie Benn and Devin Shore scored, and Tyler Seguin added two assists.

Senators 4, Sabres 2.

Craig Anderson made 21 of his 46 saves in the third period and Ottawa held off Buffalo in the first game of a homeandhome series.

Blues 5, Golden Knights 3.

» Oskar Sundqvist

ST. LO U I S scored twice to lead St. Louis past Vegas. Vladimir Tarasenko, Tyler Bozak and Colton Parayko also scored, and Jake Allen stopped 31 shots.

Oilers 4, Blackhawks 0..

» Mikko Koskinen made 40 saves for his first career NHL shutout, Drake Caggiula scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers beat the Chicago Blackhawks 40.