Recap Roundups
January 14, 2020
Buffalo 4, Vegas 2
Jack Eichel scored the game-winning goal in the third period and had an assist to extend his point streak to eight games, leading the Buffalo Sabres to a 4-2 victory over the visiting Vegas Golden Knights on Tuesday night.
Toronto 7, New Jersey 4
Auston Matthews scored three goals, John Tavares had a goal and two assists, and the Toronto Maple Leafs ended a three-game losing streak by defeating the visiting New Jersey Devils 7-4 Tuesday night.
Tampa Bay 4, Los Angeles 3
Steven Stamkos scored in regulation and added the game-deciding goal in a shootout to carry the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 4-3 win over the visiting Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday night.
NY Islanders 8, Detroit 2
Brock Nelson scored twice, and the host New York Islanders racked up a season high in goals while cruising to an 8-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday.
Pittsburgh 7, Minnesota 3
Pittsburgh captain Sidney Crosby had a goal and three assists in his return from injury and Evgeni Malkin added two goals and an assist Tuesday as the Penguins trounced the visiting Minnesota Wild 7-3.
Columbus 3, Boston 0
Rookie Elvis Merzlikins made 34 saves to record his second shutout in as many games as the host Columbus Blue Jackets skated to a 3-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday.
Chicago 3, Ottawa 2
Jonathan Toews scored 42 seconds into overtime, and the Chicago Blackhawks rallied for a 3-2 win over the host Ottawa Senators on Tuesday night.
Winnipeg 4, Vancouver 0
Kyle Connor had two goals and an assist, and Connor Hellebuyck made 41 saves for his club-record 18th career shutout as the Winnipeg Jets snapped a six-game home skid with their 10th straight win over the Vancouver Canucks, 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Dallas 3, Colorado 2
Esa Lindell scored at 1:54 of overtime, and the Dallas Stars rallied to beat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2 on Tuesday night in Denver.
Edmonton 4, Nashville 2
Josh Archibald's goal midway through the second period broke the deadlock and held up as the game-winner as the host Edmonton Oilers beat the Nashville Predators 4-2 Tuesday and moved back into a tie for second place in the Pacific Division.
Arizona 6, San Jose 3
Phil Kessel and Taylor Hall each had two goals and an assist, and the Arizona Coyotes took sole possession of first place in the Pacific Division with a 6-3 win over the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night in Glendale, Ariz.