National Hockey

MONTREAL — Max Domi took full responsibility for costing his team the win.

NASHVILLE — This time, the Chicago Blackhawks made life difficult on Pekka Rinne and the Nashville Predators. Patrick Kane had a goal and an assist, and the Blackhawks pounded the Predators 7-2 on Saturday night for their third straight victory.

BUFFALO, N.Y. — Jack Eichel got a text from former teammate Matt Moulson imploring the Buffalo Sabres captain to shoot more. He took that message seriously.

PHILADELPHIA — The New York Islanders have played almost flawless hockey for over a month. On Saturday night, they had a perfect response in the third period to keep their dominant run going.

SUNRISE, Fla. — The Florida Panthers’ power play had another big night taking advantage of the New York Rangers’ struggles on special teams. Evgenii Dadonov scored twice to lead the Panthers to a 4-3 win over the Rangers on Saturday night.

PITTSBURGH — Dominik Kahun and the Pittsburgh Penguins are stepping up in the absence of injured captain Sidney Crosby and several other key stars. Kahun scored two goals and the Penguins routed the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-1 on Saturday night.

TORONTO — Ron MacLean addressed Don Cherry's dismissal with a lengthy monologue during the first period intermission of Saturday's "Hockey Night in Canada" broadcast, saying "Coach's Corner is no more.

BOSTON — Jakub Vrana faked left, pulled the puck back toward his skates and then dragged it along the ice as he prepared to shoot. Goalie Jaroslav Halak kept sliding the wrong way. After T.J.

TAMPA, Fla. — The Winnipeg Jets spoiled a milestone night for Tampa Bay Lightning star Steven Stamkos. Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves and the Jets overcame Stamkos’ 400th goal to beat the Lightning 4-3 Saturday night.

LOS ANGELES — Jeff Carter understands his simple approach is the biggest reason for his success and longevity in the NHL. So it was fitting that Carter got the winning goal Saturday with nothing more than good old-fashioned hard work.