* Brian Campbell netted the go-ahead goal with 1:05 remaining in regulation to help the Blackhawks establish a franchise record with their eighth consecutive road win, breaking the previous mark set in 1964-65. With the victory, Chicago leapfrogged idle Minnesota (41-15-6, 88 points) into first place in both the Central Division and Western Conference, aided by a 12-1-0 run since Feb. 2 that includes an active seven-game winning streak.

* Patrick Kane (29-41—70) scored twice – giving him 9-1—10 in his past five outings – to move into second in League scoring behind Edmonton’s Connor McDavid (22-52—74). The reigning Art Ross Trophy winner has collected multiple points in eight of 13 games since the start of February to pace all players with 14-7—21 in that span.

McDAVID, LAINE INCREASE SCORING LEADS IN VICTORIES
Forwards Connor McDavid and Patrik Laine each tallied 1-1—2 to increase their leads in the overall and rookie scoring races, respectively, and help their clubs pick up victories:

* McDavid extended his point streak to five games (2-5—7) as the Oilers (35-22-8, 78 points) opened an eight-game homestand with a victory and moved into sole possession of second place in the Pacific Division. He has registered points in 10 of 12 games since Feb. 2 (5-10—15) to open a four-point lead in the race for the Art Ross Trophy (22-52—74 in 65 GP).

* Laine opened the scoring with his 32nd goal to power the Jets (30-30-6, 66 points) to within two points of the final playoff spot in the Western Conference. Laine moved into sole possession of second in the League in goals (behind Sidney Crosby: 34) and also took the outright lead for goals by a rookie; he also is the top point-getter among rookies, with 32-26—58 in 58 GP.

TOP CLUBS KEEP PACE IN ATLANTIC
The top three teams in the Atlantic Division – the Canadiens (37-21-8, 82 points), Senators (35-22-6, 76 points) and Bruins (34-25-6, 74 points) – earned wins to keep pace in the playoff push:

* The Canadiens built a 3-0 lead and Carey Price made 26 saves to backstop Montreal to its fifth consecutive victory overall and to a 14-4-0 record in their past 18 regular-season meetings with the Rangers dating to Nov. 19, 2011. Price improved to 15-5-1 in 22 career regular-season games against the Rangers, including eight straight wins.

* Newcomer Viktor Stalberg scored the first of three straight Senators goals to power the club to its eighth win in its past 12 games. Stalberg, who was acquired by Ottawa on Tuesday, scored for the first time since Feb. 24 when he tallied against the Senators (w/ CAR).

* The Devils tied the game twice, but Bruins forward Ryan Spooner scored the game-winning goal in the third period to help Boston improve to 8-2-0 under head coach BruceCassidy. The Bruins have won 11 of their past 15 games overall to move into third place in the division.

LOOSE PUCKS
Nikita Kucherov (0-1—1) scored on a sneaky move in the shootout to help the Lightning improve to 8-2-2 in their past 12 games. Kucherov (7-7—14) and Victor Hedman (2-5—7) extended their point streaks to six and five games, respectively . . . Canucks forward Bo Horvat (0-3—3) matched career highs for assists and points in a game . . . Stars teammates Jamie Benn (5-4—9) and John Klingberg (3-4—7) led Dallas to victory and extended their point streaks to six and five games, respectively . . . Jack Eichel extended his career-high assist/point streaks to nine games (2-10—12). Elias notes that Eichel is the first Sabres player to post a single-season point streak of at least nine games since 2009-10 . . . Jets teammates Blake Wheeler and Nikolai Ehlers each posted 1-2—3, while Mathieu Perreault (3-8—11) and DustinByfuglien (2-7—9) pushed their point streaks to seven games . . . Forwards Henrik Zetterberg (1-8—9 in 6 GP), Alex Galchenyuk (3-4—7 in 5 GP), David Pastrnak (1-5—6 in 5 GP) and Artemi Panarin (1-4—5 in 5 GP) also extended point streaks . . . Former Maple Leafs captain Mats Sundin, one of the 100 Greatest NHL Players, posed for a photo with rapper Drake before a show in Sweden.

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SNEAK PEEK AT SUNDAY’S ACTION
All Times Eastern
NY Islanders @ Calgary, 4 p.m., SNW, SNF, MSG+
Buffalo @ Pittsburgh, 5 p.m., NHLN, ROOT, MSG-B
Columbus @ New Jersey, 5 p.m., MSG, FS-O
San Jose @ Minnesota, 6 p.m., FS-N, FS-WI, CSN-CA
Vancouver @ Anaheim, 8 p.m., SN, TVAS, PRIME
St. Louis @ Colorado, 8 p.m., NBCSN
Carolina @ Arizona, 8:30 p.m., FS-A PLUS, FS-CR
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HOMETOWN HOCKEY TOUR STOPS IN MEDICINE HAT, ALBERTA
The Canucks (27-30-7, 61 points) visit the Ducks (33-21-10, 76 points) on Rogers Hometown Hockey, which will showcase the city of Medicine Hat, Alta. Anaheim sits in third place in the Pacific Division, where teams Nos. 2-4 are separated by only four points. Throughout the 2016-17 season, Sunday games will be broadcast from a different community rink in various towns across Canada. Included in each telecast will be local NHL player profiles, grassroots stories and local entertainment features.

* Click here for more details about the festivities in Medicine Hat.

* Click here for the full schedule of stops for the 2016-17 season.

WESTERN CONFERENCE PLAYOFF RACE TAKES CENTER STAGE
Sunday’s slate of games also features other key matchups in the Western Conference playoff race:

* The Flames (35-26-4, 74 points), owners of the first Wild Card spot, look to extend their win streak to seven games and gain ground in the Pacific Division when they host the Islanders (30-22-11, 71 points), who hold the final Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference.

* The Wild (41-15-6, 88 points) aim to reclaim the top spot in the Central Division and Western Conference when they face the Pacific Division-leading Sharks (38-18-7, 83 points).

* The Blues (31-27-5, 67 points) look to climb back into a playoff spot when they visit the Avalanche (17-43-3, 37 points) on NBCSN. St. Louis sits one point behind the Kings (31-28-6, 68 points) for the final Wild Card spot.

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