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Roundup: Capitals defeat Canucks

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Mike Green netted the go-ahead goal in the third period, Alex Ovechkin also scored, and Evgeny Kuznetsov had three assists for his first NHL points in the Capitals' 4-3 win over Vancouver Friday in Washington.


Washington led, 3-1, early in the third before Shawn Matthias and Nicklas Jensen scored to tie it.


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The second period belonged to Kuznetsov, who signed last week. Kuznetsov assisted during a power play as Ovechkin finished with a slap shot for his NHL-leading 45th goal.


Less than five minutes later, Kuznetsov faked a slap shot and fed Tom Wilson. The 21-year-old Kuznetsov also assisted on Green's winner.


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Rangers 4, Jets 2 - Henrik Lundqvist stopped 30 shots to tie Mike Richter for the Rangers' record for career wins (301) and Carl Hagelin scored three goals as New York handed host Winnipeg its sixth straight loss.


Ducks 6, Avalanche 4 - Kyle Palmieri scored two goals in 47 seconds as visiting Anaheim netted six in the second period to beat Colorado.


Predators 3, Blackhawks 2 - Roman Josi had three assists and Ryan Ellis scored in the third period to lead visiting Nashville.


Red Wings 2, Oilers 1 - Tomas Tatar scored on the third shootout attempt to lift host Detroit.


Flames 4, Stars 3 - Corban Knight netted the winner in a shootout as Calgary won in Dallas.


Sharks 4, Islanders 3 - Matt Nieto and Jason Demers scored first-period goals as visiting San Jose improved to 20-6-3 against the Eastern Conference.


Panthers 5, Devils 3 - Scottie Upshall scored the go-ahead goal as host Florida snapped a three-game losing streak.


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