Advertisement

NHL ROUNDUP : Penguins’ 4-2 Victory Puts Them on Top

Share via
From Associated Press

The Pittsburgh Penguins reclaimed first place in the Northeast Division from the idle Quebec Nordiques, with a 4-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens at Pittsburgh.

Jaromir Jagr got his league-leading seventh game-winning goal and his 17th overall with 2:29 left in the third period on a pass from Larry Murphy.

Washington 3, Tampa Bay 0--Undefeated rookie goaltender Jim Carey made 16 saves in his first career shutout as the Capitals defeated the Lightning at St. Petersburg, Fla. Michal Pivonka, Sylvain Cote and Dale Hunter scored for the Capitals, who are undefeated in their last seven games.

Advertisement

Dallas 4, Chicago 2--Goaltender Andy Moog withstood a 46-shot barrage and Dave Gagner snapped a 2-2 tie on a power-play goal with 9:04 remaining as the Stars beat the Blackhawks in Chicago.

Advertisement