TAMPA, Fla. — Victor Hedman had two goals and an assist to help the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-2 Wednesday night, spoiling Vincent Lecavalier's homecoming. Lecavalier, who played 14 years for the Lightning after being selected first overall in the 1998 draft, faced his old team for the first time and scored a power-play goal late in the third period. The former Tampa Bay captain received a standing ovation after a video tribute was played on the scoreboard. Ondrej Palat and Tyler Johnson also scored for the Lightning, who have won seven in a row at home. Mark Streit also scored for the Flyers. Penguins 6, Maple Leafs 5 (SO) Pittsburgh center Evgeni Malkin tallied twice in regulation and also converted the final shootout goal as the Penguins (15-9-1) overcame an early 4-1 deficit to rally past the Toronto Maple Leafs. Coyotes 3, Wild 1 The Phoenix Coyotes got two goals from right winger Radim Vrbata and another from left winger Mikkel Boedker to beat the injury-plagued Minnesota Wild. Blues 4, Avalanche 1 David Backes scored a goal and an assist, goaltender Jaroslav Halak stopped 25 shots and the St. Louis Blues beat the Colorado Avalanche for their fifth straight win. Red Wings 6, Bruins 1 Defenseman Niklas Kronwall, captain Henrik Zetterberg and winger Tomas Tatar each scored a goal and an assist in the Detroit Red Wings' victory over the Boston Bruins. Canadiens 3, Sabres 1 The Montreal Canadiens earned their fourth consecutive win while dropping the Buffalo Sabres to a fifth straight loss. Senators 6, Capitals 4 In a wild game that featured end-to-end rushes and three lead changes, Senators center Zack Smith provided the game-winner with 2:23 remaining in the third period to take Ottawa past Washington. Other results: Jets 3, Islanders 2; Hurricanes 4, Devils 3; Predators 4, Blue Jackets 0; Rangers 5, Panthers 2; Sharks 3, Kings 2 (SO); Blackhawks 3, Flames 2. — Agencies
