NHL ROUNDUP : Goulet’s Late Goal Lifts Blackhawks

The Chicago Blackhawks are trying to change their tough-guy image. It’s still a hard sell, though--especially when they win.

Detroit lost its fourth in a row at home for the first time in three years as Michel Goulet’s third-period goal lifted the Blackhawks to a 3-2 victory over the Red Wings Tuesday.

The last time Detroit lost four consecutive games at Joe Louis Arena was November 1989.

Goulet’s goal at 12:05 of the third period snapped a 2-2 tie. The Red Wings had a man advantage for the final three minutes of the game, but the despite pulling Cheveldae with 55 seconds remaining, managed only one shot during the long power play.

Pittsburgh 5, Winnipeg 2--The Penguins, still feeling sluggish after a one-week cross-country trip, endured well enough for their eighth victory in 10 games. Mario Lemieux was one of three Pittsburgh players with a goal and two assists.

Edmonton 3, Calgary 1--The Oilers ended a six-game winless streak against its provincial archrival as Bernie Nicholls’ disputed goal in the first period broke a tie.

With the Flames a man short, Craig Simpson sent a pass through the crease that hit Nicholls in the skate and went past goaltender Mike Vernon at 17:50 for a 2-1 lead. Vernon complained to referee Ron Hoggarth, who called for a video review but allowed the goal to stand