Jonathan Toews scored on a penalty shot to start Chicago's four-goal first period against New York backup Martin Biron, and the Blackhawks emphatically snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 4-2 victory over the Eastern Conference-leading Rangers Thursday. Flyers 7, Sabres 2: Wayne Simmonds scored two goals after he was hit in the face in warmups, Max Talbot also scored twice, and Claude Giroux had five assists, leading Philadelphia past Buffalo. Simmonds, who has a career-high 20 goals, joined the bench minutes into the first period, wearing a full face shield. He needed 25 stitches in his upper and lower lips. Lightning 6, Sharks 5, OT: Martin St. Louis scored his second goal of the game 4:27 into overtime, Steven Stamkos had two goals and two assists in his 300th NHL game, and Tampa Bay beat San Jose. St. Louis got the winner from close range off a pass from Victor Hedman. Stamkos, the NHL leader with 39 goals this season, has 158 goals and 298 points overall. Blues 5, Islanders 1: Andy McDonald scored his first goal of the season, and T.J. Oshie had goal and an assist in St. Louis' victory over New York. McDonald has played only six games after missing 51 with a concussion. Other results: Coyotes 1, Kings 0; Jets 4, Wild 3,SO; Stars 3, Flames 2,OT.
