Flyers Ride Hawerchuk Hot Streak

Dale Hawerchuk has become one of the hottest players on the Philadelphia Flyers.

His third-period goal Saturday was his 12th point in 10 games and was the difference in the Flyers’ 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning at Tampa.

With Tampa Bay’s Shawn Burr off for interference, Hawerchuk deflected Eric Desjardins’ shot from the left circle past Lightning goaltender Corey Schwab with 4:21 remaining.

The power-play goal came after referee Dave Jackson made a disputed interference call after Burr made contact with Philadelphia goalie Ron Hextall. The game was delayed nearly five minutes after fans littered the ice with debris.

Flyer center Eric Lindros, who has yet to play this season because of a pulled groin muscle, was given medical clearance to play but decided to wait until Tuesday, when the Flyers play at Boston.

Washington 4, New Jersey 3--Peter Bondra’s second goal of the game, with 3:34 left, helped the Capitals sweep their home-and-home series with the Devils.

Goalie Jim Carey stopped 29 shots as the Capitals extended their unbeaten streak to 5-0-1.

Florida 3, St. Louis 1--Panther goalie Mark Fitzpatrick recorded his first career victory over the Blues after six losses and a tie, stopping 29 shots at St. Louis.

The victory was the first for Florida over St. Louis since the Panthers entered the NHL in 1993.

Montreal 4, Toronto 3--Marc Bureau broke a tie with 7:23 remaining as the Canadiens edged the Maple Leafs at Toronto.

Bureau backhanded the rebound of his own shot under goalie Felix Potvin.

Buffalo 3, Boston 2--Michal Grosek’s goal at 2:39 of overtime lifted the Sabres past the Bruins at Boston.

Grosek took a pass from Matthew Barnaby and beat Boston goalie Scott Bailey.

Edmonton 3, Calgary 2--Mariusz Czerkawski scored at 1:38 of the third period as the Oilers defeated the Flames at Edmonton.

Hartford 3, Ottawa 3--Bruce Gardiner had a goal with 2:03 left in the third period, allowing the Senators to tie the Whalers at Kanata, Canada.

New York Islanders 3, Phoenix 3--Keith Tkachuk banged home a loose puck with 16.5 seconds left in regulation at Phoenix as the Coyotes scored three times in the third period to earn the tie.

Deron Quint put a shot toward the net that was deflected out into the slot. Tkachuk pounced on the puck and lifted a shot over goalie Eric Fichaud’s left shoulder.

Vancouver 5, New York Rangers 3--Mike Ridley scored twice as the Canucks rallied at Vancouver.

The Rangers’ slump stretched to 1-7-1. The Canucks have won three consecutive games.