NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane scored in a shootout, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied late to earn their seventh straight victory with a 3-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
Bryan Bickell and Duncan Keith had goals in regulation for Chicago, whose winning streak matches the NHL high for this season. Scott Darling made 22 saves, including two stops in the shootout.
The loss spoiled the first NHL start for Devils goalie Keith Kincaid, who made 37 saves.
Jordin Tootoo and Stephen Gionta scored for New Jersey. and Steve Bernier added two assists for the Devils, who were trying for back to back wins.
BLUE JACKETS 3, FLYERS 2, OT
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Kevin Connauton scored his first goal of the season at 1:58 of overtime to lift Columbus past Philadelphia for its fourth straight win.
Boone Jenner scored in his career-best fourth straight game, and Scott Hartnell also had a goal. Sergei Bobrovsky made 19 saves.
Brayden Schenn had both goals for the Flyers, including one after a video review with 55.3 seconds left in the third period. Mason stopped 21 shots.
Columbus’ longest winning streak of the season follows a six-game skid that was part of a 2-13-2 stretch.
Connauton played his seventh game since being picked up off waivers from Dallas on Nov. 18.
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