ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Kevin Klein had the first two-goal game of his 11-year NHL career, scoring the tiebreaking goal with 6:41 to play in the New York Rangers’ 2-1 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Wednesday night.
Klein also scored the tying goal in the second period for the Rangers, who opened their three-game California road trip with their second win in five games overall. Antti Raanta made 22 saves in the Rangers’ second victory over Anaheim this season.
Flyers 3, Blackhawks 2
CHICAGO (AP) — Defenseman Radko Gudas scored on a deflected shot in the third period, and the surging Philadelphia Flyers beat the Chicago Blackhawks to move into position for a wild-card playoff spot.
Habs 3, Sabres 2 (OT)
BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Paul Byron scored at 3:15 of overtime to lead the Montreal Canadiens over the Buffalo Sabres.
Oilers 6, Blues 4
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Mark Letestu each scored twice and the Edmonton Oilers defeated the St. Louis Blues.
Avalanche 3, Canucks 1
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Mikkel Boedker scored twice and the Colorado Avalanche moved back into playoff position with a win over the Vancouver Canucks.
Andreas Martinsen also scored for the Avalanche, who have 76 points — one ahead of idle Minnesota for the last wild-card spot in the Western Conference.
Flames 4, Jets 1
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) — Michael Frolik had a goal and two assists and the Calgary Flames scored three times in the first period before cruising past the Winnipeg Jets.
Joe Colborne had a goal and an assist.
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