. . . LIGHTNING LOOK FOR SEVENTH STRAIGHT VICTORY
The Lightning will try to stretch their winning streak to seven games when they face the Blackhawks at United Center. This game pits the top offense in the NHL against the stingiest defense: Tampa Bay leads the League with 57 goals for this season, while Chicago paces the NHL in goals against per game (1.87). The Lightning have won their last five meetings with the Blackhawks dating to March 9, 2011, including both contests in Chicago. Overall, Tampa Bay sits atop the NHL standings with an 11-3-1 record; its 23 points match a franchise record through the first 15 games of one season (2003-04: 10-2-2-1). The Blackhawks, meanwhile, have won two of their last three, including a 5-2 victory Sunday vs. SJS.

ELLIOTT, BLUES PAY TRIBUTE TO VETERANS
The Blues, along with several other NHL teams, will show their support of Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in Canada with special tributes Tuesday. Goaltender Brian Elliott will wear a military-themed mask, which was delivered Monday by World War II veteran Charles Rohde.

“It’s definitely an honor getting [the mask] from Mr. Rohde, someone that’s been through something that we’ve only read [about] in books,” Elliott said. “He’s a hero. It’s an honor to be in his presence.”

Rohde, 92, lives in St. Louis and was a technical sergeant in the 267th AAA AW Battalion during World War II. He was part of battles in Normandy, Northern France, the Rhineland, Ardennes and Central Europe. He was there on D-Day, too, where he saw a nearby truck get hit with burning metal and debris. While taking fire, Rohde raced to the truck and saved the TNT, ammunition and records that were inside.

Since then, Rohde has been awarded five bronze battle stars from the U.S. Army. He also has won the Bronze Star Medal, the fourth-highest individual military award. And for his heroic efforts on D-Day, France awarded him with the Legion of Honor, the country’s highest honor.

Click here for more details and a video of Rohde presenting Elliott with his mask, which will be auctioned off in support of charity.

MONDAY’S RESULTS
Home Team in Caps
BOSTON 4, New Jersey 2
CAROLINA 4, Calgary 1

GRIFFITH, BERGERON LEAD BRUINS TO FIFTH STRAIGHT WIN
Knotted at 2-2 late in the second period, Seth Griffith scored a no-look, between-the-legs goal to power the Bruins to their fifth consecutive victory (and fourth straight at home).

* Griffith, a fifth-round selection (131st overall) by the Bruins in the 2012 NHL Draft, recorded his first career game-winning goal. The 21-year-old Wallaceburg, Ont., native made his NHL debut Oct. 13 vs. COL and has 4-2—6 in 12 appearances.

* Patrice Bergeron posted 1-2—3 for his 25th career game with three or more points and first since March 9 at FLA (1-2—3). He now has points in four straight outings, totaling 2-4—6 in that span.

* Reilly Smith added 1-1—2 for his second consecutive multi-point performance, following 1-1—2 Thursday vs. EDM.

* Tuukka Rask made 26 saves, including 14 in the third period, to improve to 4-2-2 with a 1.51 goals-against average, .949 save percentage and two shutouts in nine career appearances against the Devils.

* The Bruins now have won 13 of their last 16 meetings with the Devils dating to March 30, 2010, including seven of eight contests at TD Garden.

FAULK HELPS HURRICANES EXTEND STREAK TO SIX
Justin Faulk recorded 1-2—3, including the game-winning goal, to help the Hurricanes push their point streak to six games (5-0-1), their longest such run since Feb. 4-14, 2013 (5-0-1).

* Faulk matched a career high for points in one game, established Dec. 5, 2013 at NSH (1-2—3).

* Jeff Skinner (1-1—2) scored his 100th NHL goal (269 GP). At 22 years and 175 days, he became the fourth-youngest player in franchise history to reach the milestone, following Sylvain Turgeon (21 years, 15 days), Ron Francis (22 years, 9 days) and Geoff Sanderson (22 years, 65 days).

* Cam Ward made 22 saves to extend his personal winning streak to five games, his longest since a career-high nine-game stretch March 18 – April 7, 2009. He has a 1.39 goals-against average, .946 save percentage and one shutout during the five-game run.

* The Hurricanes snapped a four-game losing streak to the Flames dating to Dec. 6, 2011 (0-3-1) and picked up just their fourth win in their last 14 matchups dating to Dec. 9, 2000 (4-8-2).

LOOSE PUCKS
Devils forward Jaromir Jagr scored his 708th career goal, tying Mike Gartner for sixth in NHL history. He also played in his 1,488th career game, moving past Wayne Gretzky and into sole possession of 17th place in NHL history . . . Flames defenseman Mark Giordano posted an assist to extend his point streak to seven games (4-8—12). He leads all blueliners with 14 assists and 19 points this season (17 GP) . . . In his first appearance since Oct. 25, Devils forward Mike Cammalleri collected two assists for his third multi-point performance of the season . . . Flames defenseman Mark Giordano, Senators goaltender Craig Anderson and Blues forward Vladimir Tarasenko were named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending Nov. 9 . . . The Department of Player Safety fined Stars forward Antoine Roussel $5,376.34, the maximum allowable under the CBA, for punching an unsuspecting opponent, Sharks defenseman Justin Braun . . . ICYMI: The Bruins wore special camouflage jerseys during warmups and honored military members, veterans and their families during a pregame ceremony. The Hurricanes also paid tribute to service members, highlighted by U.S. Army veteran Daniel Hackley sounding the warning siren before their game against the Flames.

Thanks to the NHL PR department for the above information.