NHL ROUNDUP : Modano Has Hat Trick; Sharks Fall

Mike Modano scored three goals, including a tiebreaking goal in the third period that sparked the Dallas Stars to a 6-3 victory over the San Jose Sharks Monday at San Jose.

It was Modano’s second career hat trick and the first this season for Dallas as the Stars extended their winning streak to seven consecutive games, which matches a franchise record.

The last time the Stars faced the Sharks--Feb. 6 at Dallas--they lost, 7-1. It was the Sharks’ largest margin of victory in franchise history.

Philadelphia 8, Montreal 7--Ron Tugnutt, acquired from the Ducks Sunday, replaced Montreal goaltender Patrick Roy at 1:05 of the second period. The Flyers led at the time, 6-4, on five power-play goals and one even strength.

The Canadiens closed within 7-6 at 6:01 of the third on Patrice Brisebois’ unassisted goal before Eric Lindros scored his second of the night 1:56 later.

Montreal’s John LeClair closed the scoring when he tipped in a shot with 2:46 remaining.

Rod Brind’Amour, Brent Fedyk and Lindros each scored twice for the Flyers.

New York Rangers 4, Pittsburgh 3--Tony Amonte scored the game-winner eight seconds into overtime at New York. Amonte had gone 10 games without a goal, and this one was only his 14th, well behind the pace of the 35 and 33, respectively, he scored the last two seasons.

New York Islanders 4, Washington 0--Ron Hextall stopped 26 shots for his second consecutive shutout as the Islanders ended the Capitals’ seven-game unbeaten streak by winning at Uniondale, N.Y.