CALLAHAN LEADS LIGHTNING TO SIXTH STRAIGHT WIN
Ryan Callahan (2-1—3) factored on three of his club’s four goals, including scoring the game-winner at 14:39 of the first period, to lead the Lightning to their sixth consecutive victory.

* At 36-22-4 (76 points), the Lightning moved two points ahead of the Bruins (34-23-6, 74 points) for second place in the Atlantic Division. They also climbed within two points of the Panthers (35-19-8, 78 points) – who lost in regulation on Sunday – for first.

* Steven Stamkos (1-1—2) converted on a penalty shot to extend his goal streak to six games (6-3—9), one shy of his career high from Feb. 13 – March 11, 2010 (9-5—14 in 7 GP). Stamkos added an assist to register his 14th multi-point game of the season and leads the team in goals (28) and points (51).

* With 245 career assists (all w/ TBL), Stamkos also passed Vaclav Prospal (244) for sole possession of fourth in franchise history.

* Ben Bishop (32 saves) picked up his fourth straight win and improved to 26-17-3 overall (2.06 GAA, .925 SV%, 3 SO).

BLACKHAWKS DEFEAT LEAGUE-LEADING CAPITALS
Corey Crawford made 28 saves and Dennis Rasmussen scored his first career game-winning goal with 7:13 left in regulation to defeat the NHL-leading Capitals.

* At 39-20-5 (83 points), the Blackhawks leapfrogged the idle Stars (38-19-6, 82 points) to claim sole possession of first place in the Central Division.

* Crawford improved to 33-16-3 (2.25 GAA, .928 SV%, 7 SO), equaling his career high for wins in a season from 2010-11 (33-18-6). His 33 victories rank second in the NHL, behind only Braden Holtby (39).

* Patrick Kane (1-0—1) has registered at least one point in six of his last seven outings (4-5—9) and continues to pace the NHL with 36-49—85 this season. With 85 points (64 GP), Kane also climbed within three of his career high from 2009-10 (30-58—88 in 82 GP).

* Andrew Ladd registered an assist in his first game since being re-acquired by the Blackhawks. Ladd collected 37-62—99 in 184 regular-season games w/ CHI from 2008 to 2010.

JONES, SHARKS REMAIN HOT ON THE ROAD
The Sharks scored four third period goals to defeat the Canucks 4-1 and earn a 6-2-2 record in their last 10 games. At 33-22-6 (72 points), the Sharks remained four points back of the Ducks (34-19-8, 76 points) for second in the Pacific Division.

* The Sharks improved to 22-9-3 (47 points) in 34 road games -- they lead the NHL in road wins (22) and road points (47) this season.

* Martin Jones turned aside 23 of 24 shots and improved to 6-2-1 in his last nine outings and 30-17-4 overall (2.33 GAA, .917 SV%, 5 SO). He reached the 30-win mark for this first time in his three NHL seasons.

* Jones also improved to 20-6-3 on the road (2.26 GAA, .922 SV%, 3 SO). He leads the NHL with 20 road victories this season.

AROUND THE RINKS
* Up 3-2 through 40 minutes, Robby Fabbri (1-1—2) and Alex Pietrangelo (1-1—2) each scored in a span of 37 seconds to guide the Blues to a 5-2 win over the Hurricanes, their fifth win in their last six road games (5-1-0). Jake Allen (32 saves) halted a personal six-game slide (0-5-1) and improved to 19-13-3 overall (2.25 GAA, .921 SV%, 5 SO). At 36-20-9 (81 points), the Blues increased their lead to eight points over the idle Predators (31-21-11, 73 points) for third place in the Central Division. They also moved within a point of the idle Stars (38-19-6, 82 points) for second.

* Knotted at 1-1 entering the third period, Erik Haula (1-1—2) and Jason Pominville each scored to lift the Wild to a 3-1 win over the Panthers and a 5-3-0 record under interim head coach John Torchetti. Devan Dubnyk (17 saves) improved to 4-2-0 in his last six outings and 22-21-5 overall (2.36 GAA, .918 SV%, 4 SO). Dubnyk also boasts a career record of 5-1-0 in six appearances vs. FLA (1.48 GAA, .940 SV%). At 28-25-10 (66 points), the Wild moved within two points of the idle Avalanche (32-28-4, 68 points) for the final Wild Card spot in the Western Conference.

* Down 1-0 through 40 minutes, the Oilers scored three unanswered goals to earn their sixth consecutive home win vs. NYI dating to Jan. 7, 2008 (NYI: 0-5-1). Brandon Davidson (1-1—2) posted the first multi-point game of his NHL career. Cam Talbot (36 saves) halted a personal six-game slide (0-5-1) and improved to 13-22-4 overall (2.65 GAA, .914 SV%, 1 SO).

MILESTONES & BENCHMARKS
* Hurricanes forward Jeff Skinner (1-1—2) registered his eighth multi-point outing of the campaign while skating in his 400th career game. He leads the club with 22 goals this season.

* Wild captain Mikko Koivu skated in his 744th career game (all w/ MIN) and passed Nick Schultz (743 GP) for the most in franchise history.

* Islanders defenseman Ryan Pulock, the 15th overall selection in 2013, made his NHL debut (14:46 TOI).

LOOSE PUCKS
The Blackhawks improved to 4-1-1 in their last six home games vs. WSH dating to March 19, 2008 (WSH: 2-4-0)... Capitals forward Evgeny Kuznetsov (1-0—1) ranks fifth in the NHL with 19-45—64 this season... Blues forward Kyle Brodziak (1-1—2) scored his first shorthanded goal of the season and the seventh of his career, which stood as the game-winner... Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad scored his 12th goal of the campaign (58 GP), matching the total from his 2014-15 rookie season (81 GP)... The Sharks have won six consecutive regular-season road games vs. VAN dating to March 5, 2013 (VAN: 0-4-2)...The Ducks improved to 10-1-1 in their last 12 regular-season games vs. LAK dating to Jan. 23, 2014 (LAK: 2-6-4)... Oilers forward Connor McDavid (0-1—1) has collected 5-12—17 in 14 games since returning from injury... Panthers head coach Gerard Gallantwas named an assistant coach for Team North America in the World Cup of Hockey 2016... The Hurricanes traded forward Eric Staalto the Rangers in exchange for forwardAleksi Saarela and New York’s second-round selection in 2016 and 2017... The Hurricanes also traded forward Kris Versteeg to Los Angeles in exchange for forwardValentin Zykov and a conditional fifth round selection in 2016… The Capitals traded forward Brooks Laich, defenseman Connor Carrick and a 2016 second-round pick to the Maple Leafs in exchange for forward Daniel Winnik and a fifth-round pick in the 2016 NHL Draft... Former Oilers captain and current Islanders assistant coach Doug Weightwas honored with a video tribute at Rexall Place during a second-period stoppage of play... The Canucks honored former defensemen Sami Salo and Ed Jovanovksiin a pre-game ceremony at Rogers Arena... The Hurricanes donned camouflage jerseys in pre-game warmup as part of their Military Appreciation Night at PNC Arena. Sgt. Cody Smith, an explosive ordnance disposal team leader in the U.S. Army, also participated in a ceremonial puck drop.

SNEAK PEEK AT MONDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
Columbus @ NY Rangers, 7:00 p.m., NHLN-US, SNE, SNO, FS-O, MSG
Calgary @ Philadelphia, 7:00 p.m., SNW, CSN-PH
Arizona @ Pittsburgh, 7:00 p.m., FS-A, ROOT
Tampa Bay @ Toronto, 7:30 p.m., TCAS, SUN, TSN4
Detroit @ Dallas, 8:30 p.m., SNP, FS-D, FS-SW
Montreal @ San Jose, 10:30 p.m., RDS, SNE, CSN-CA
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