NHL SCOREBOARD…
N.Y. RANGERS 4 – Florida 3… The Rangers built a 4-0 lead and hung on to hand the Panthers their first loss in regulation this season. Goalie Igor Shesterkin made a season-high 42 saves.
WASHINGTON 5 – Buffalo 3… Alex Ovechkin’s 741st career goal, which tied him with Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list, highlighted the Capitals’ win over the Sabres. Tom Wilson found the net twice and Evgeny Kuznetsov had two assists.
Los Angeles 5 – TORONTO 1… Phillip Danault scored two goals and assisted on another as the Kings win their fifth straight. Andreas Athanasiou added a goal and assist. Alex Iafallo set up two goals. Goalie Jonathan Quick stopped 33 shots.