Sunday in the NHL | Stutzle earns three points in Senators win

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Tim Stutzle had two goals and an assist on Sunday as the Ottawa Senators crushed the St. Louis Blues 7-2.

Stutzle has 10 points in four games, including four goals.

Brady Tkachuk had one goal and two assists for at least one point in his seventh straight game.

Shane Pinto, Alex DeBrincat, Drake Batherson and Ridley Greig had the other Senators goals, while Mads Sogaard made 30 saves.

A 20-year-old Albertan, Greig converted a rebound for his first National League goal late in the game.

Colton Parayko and Tyler Pitlick hit back at the Blues, while Thomas Greiss blocked 27 shots.

Ottawa will play again on Monday afternoon in Boston.

The Canadian Press

Hartman makes the difference late in the game


PHOTO ABBIE PARR, ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Wild players celebrate their victory.

Ryan Hartman broke the deadlock with a 19:39 rebound in the third period on Sunday, guiding the Minnesota Wild to a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators.

The opponent’s Nino Niederreiter had scored just 26 seconds earlier.

Kirill Kaprizov scored twice in a winning cause, including a power play goal.

Brandon Duhaime also scored for the Wild, who hadn’t won in regulation since Jan. 17.

With 23 saves, Filip Gustavsson has improved to 9-1-1 in his last 11 home outings.

Tommy Novak and Roman Josi were the other scorers for the Predators.

Juuse Saros blocked 31 shots.

The Predators will host the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday.

On the same night, Minnesota will conclude a seven-game stay at home by hosting Los Angeles.

Dave Campbell, Associated Press


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