NHL ROUNDUP : Roenick Helps Blackhawks Beat Rangers

The Chicago Blackhawks won the battle of the NHL’s top two teams Thursday night as all-star Jeremy Roenick had a goal and two assists in a 3-2 victory over the Rangers at New York.

The Blackhawks, leading the NHL with 68 points, spotted the Rangers an early 1-0 lead, then took command to win at Madison Square Garden for the first time in nearly five years. Chicago had been 0-3-3 in New York since March 23, 1986.

Edmonton 6, NY Islanders 1--Glenn Anderson had a goal and three assists, and Bill Ranford stopped 21 shots to lead the Oilers at Uniondale, N.Y.

Ranford has allowed four or more goals in only four of his last 26 games.

The Oilers scored on three of their first five shots against Glenn Healy, who was pulled after the first period in favor of Jeff Hacket.

Philadelphia 5, Quebec 1--Ron Hextall made 25 saves and Rick Tocchet scored his 31st goal, tying him for second-best in the NHL, as the Flyers beat the Nordiques at Philadelphia.

Minnesota 5, Washington 2--Brian Hayward made 34 saves at Bloomington, Minn., as the North Stars ended a three-game losing streak.

Montreal 4, St. Louis 2--Mike McPhee and Russ Courtnall each had two goals and an assist at St. Louis as the Canadiens blanked Brett Hull, ending the Blues’ five-game unbeaten streak. Hull, bidding to become the fifth player in NHL history to score 50 goals in 50 games, has 46 in 47 games.

Pittsburgh 6, Toronto 5--Scott Young’s goal 3:31 into overtime gave the Penguins a victory at Toronto and kept the Maple Leafs winless (0-5-2) in 1991. John Cullen had a hat trick for Pittsburgh.