NHL ROUNDUP : LeClair Prolific in Montreal Return

John LeClair, returning to Montreal for the first time since being traded to Philadelphia two weeks ago, had the second three-goal game of his career to spark the Flyers to a 7-0 triumph over the Canadiens on Saturday night.

Flyer goalie Ron Hextall made 18 saves for his first shutout of the season and 10th of his career.

Defenseman Eric Desjardins, also part of the trade, scored the Flyers’ sixth goal.

LeClair, along with Desjardins and forward Gilbert Dionne, was sent to the Flyers for right wing Mark Recchi.

New York Islanders 3, Pittsburgh 1--Steve Thomas broke an 11-game goal-scoring slump and assisted on Marty McInnis’ game-winner at Uniondale, N.Y., as the Islanders handed the Penguins their second consecutive loss.

Buffalo 3, Hartford 1--Goaltender Dominik Hasek continued his career mastery of the Whalers by stopping 28 shots and Alexander Mogilny had two goals and one assist in a victory at Hartford, Conn.

Toronto 5, Winnipeg 2--Dave Ellett scored twice and the Maple Leafs turned back a Jet comeback bid at Toronto.

St. Louis 3, Detroit 2--Curtis Joseph made 35 saves to lead the Blues to their fifth victory in six game at Detroit, snapping the Red Wings’ five-game winning streak.

Florida 4, Ottawa 1--Bob Kudelski scored the tiebreaking goal as the Panthers scored four consecutive times to beat the Senators at Ottawa.

Boston 1, Quebec 1--Jon Rohloff’s first goal of the season helped the Bruins to a tie with the Nordiques at Quebec. Joe Sakic scored for Quebec.

New Jersey 3, Washington 3--John MacLean and Bobby Carpenter scored in a 1:55 span late in the third period to give the Devils a tie at East Rutherford, N.J., denying the Capitals their first road victory this season.