NEW YORK: Joffrey Lupul was the only player to score in the shootout as the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Los Angeles Kings.
The victory extended the Maple Leafs’ winning streak to five games and left the Kings at 1-2-1 after four games. Mike Santorelli, Cody Franson and James van Riemsdyk scored for the Maple Leafs (18-9-3) in regulation.
Los Angeles (15-10-6) got goals from Justin Williams, Dwight King and right winger Marian Gaborik.
Meanwhile, one night after their eight-game winning streak ended, the Chicago Blackhawks resumed their winning ways, beating the Calgary Flames on Brandon Saad’s goal at 12:57 of the third period.
In other game, the New York Rangers, playing their second game in as many nights, had enough energy to shut out the Edmonton Oilers. The Rangers (14-10-4) scored once in the first period, then added an empty-netter in the last minute to hand the Oilers (7-19-5) their 15th lossin the last 16 games.
Dan Girardi and Cari Hagelin netted the goals for the New York side.AGENCIES
