Associated Press
The NHL roundup …
WASHINGTON — Mike Knuble scored at 3:51 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals their eighth straight victory, a 4-3 decision over the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday.
The winning streak is the longest for the Capitals since they set a franchise record with 14 straight victories from Jan. 13-Feb. 7, 2010.
Kings 3, Stars 2
DALLAS — Michal Handzus scored the tiebreaking goal with 20.8 seconds remaining and Los Angeles stretched its winning streak to three by beating Dallas.
Penguins 5, Oilers 1
PITTSBURGH — Chris Kunitz scored two goals, Tyler Kennedy added three assists, and Pittsburgh moved to within three points of the Eastern Conference lead by topping Edmonton.
Sabres 6, Senators 4
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Tyler Ennis scored two goals and Jhonas Enroth made 34 saves to lead Buffalo over Ottawa.
The game was played hours after former Sabres great Rick Martin died in a one-car accident. A moment of silence was observed in honor of Martin, a member of the Sabres’ famed French Connection line.
Coyotes 5, Ducks 2
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Lauri Korpikoski gave Phoenix the lead for good with his second goal of the game, and Taylor Pyatt and David Schlemko also scored in the a victory over Anaheim.