Evgeni Malkin returns, Penguins win 14th straight

PITTSBURGH: Pascal Dupuis scored twice, and Evgeni Malkin had a goal in his return to the lineup, leading the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 4-0 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night for their 14th consecutive win.
Chris Kunitz had a goal and an assist, and Sidney Crosby had two assists. Malkin, back from an upper-body injury, got his first goal in three weeks.
Tomas Vokoun stopped 20 shots and even recorded his first assist while getting his 50th career shutout.
Al Montoya, making his fourth start of the season, made 39 saves for Winnipeg, but the Jets were no match for the NHL’s hottest team.
Jarome Iginla, newly acquired by Pittsburgh in a trade with Calgary, didn’t arrive in time to play.
The NHL record for consecutive wins was set by the Mario Lemieux-led Penguins in 1992-93.
Phoenix 7, Nashville 4: Radim Vrbata had two goals, and the visiting Coyotes scored six times in the first period.
Toronto 6, Carolina 3: Joffrey Lupul scored the go-ahead goal with 3:10 remaining for the host Maple Leafs.
New York Islanders 4, Philadelphia 3 (SO): Colin McDonald scored two goals, and Josh Bailey tallied the clinching score in the shoot-out for the visiting Islanders.
Ottawa 3, New York Rangers 0: Ben Bishop turned aside 24 shots for the host Senators.
Florida 5, Buffalo 4 (SO): Mike Santorelli scored the winning goal in the shoot-out for the host Panthers, who snapped a three-game losing streak.
Los Angeles 4, St. Louis 2: Mike Richards scored the go-ahead goal with 2:43 to play to lead the visiting Kings.
Edmonton 6, Columbus 4: Ales Hemsky scored the winning goal with 3:08 remaining to lift the host Oilers.
NBA: Kobe 4 behind Wilt Indiana 103, Dallas 78: Paul George had 24 points and eight rebounds to lead the visiting Pacers. Indiana announced that one of its best offensive players, Danny Granger, will have knee surgery and miss the rest of the season. He played in five games this season.