NHL ROUNDUP : Flames’ Streak Ended at Six by North Stars

The Minnesota North Stars’ sharp play at home has slowed, at least temporarily, the determined drive of the Calgary Flames.

Mike Modano’s power-play goal sparked a four-goal rally during the second period at Bloomington, Minn., that carried the North Stars to a 7-3 victory Sunday.

The North Stars, in extending their home streak to 9-0-2 stopped the Flames’ six-game winning streak. It was only the second loss in the last 16 games for the Flames.

With the Kings getting a tie in Montreal, the Flames trail them by two points with 10 games left in the regular season. They will play each other three times, twice in Calgary.

Chicago 5, New York Rangers 2--Steve Larmer scored twice at Chicago as the Blackhawks climbed into first place in the Norris Division.

The Blackhawks and St. Louis each have 90 points, but the Blackhawks have more victories.

Goalie Steve Belfour’s 38th victory leads the league. With 10 games left, he is tied with Tony Esposito for the most victories in a season.

Washington 5, Edmonton 3--The Capitals spotted the Oilers a 3-1 lead in the second period at Edmonton, then scored four consecutive goals.

The victory pulled the Capitals into a tie with New Jersey for the last playoff spot in the Patrick Division. Nick Kypros scored what proved to be the game-winner, his ninth, early in the final period.

Pittsburgh 4, New York Islanders 3--Tom Barrasso and Mark Recchi are leading the Penguins’ drive into contention in the Patrick Division.

Barrasso stopped 21 shots at Uniondale, N.Y., and Mark Recchi scored with 4:26 left in regulation to break a 3-3 tie.

Detroit 4, St. Louis 1--Brett Hull scored his 77th goal, but the Blues lost a big game at St. Louis.

Rookie Johan Garpeniov scored twice for the Red Wings. The Blues are 1-2-3 in their last six games.

Winnipeg 4, New Jersey 3--Ed Olczyk scored two goals and goalie Bob Essensa made some brilliant stops at Winnipeg to end the Jets’ four-game losing streak.

The Jets needed the win to stay ahead of Vancouver by a point for the final playoff spot in the Smythe Division.

Vancouver 7, Buffalo 5--Sergio Momesso had two goals and assisted on another at Buffalo to bring the Canucks from behind, ending a four-game winless streak.

The Sabres are in a 0-6-6 slump at home.

Quebec 2, Hartford 1--Joe Sakic scored his 39th goal halfway through the third period at Hartford to give the Nordiques their 14th victory in 70 games.