Bondra Has Powerin Capitals’ Victory

Peter Bondra scored two power-play goals against the formerly invincible Montreal Canadiens penalty killers to lead the Washington Capitals to a 4-1 victory Friday night at Washington.

The Canadiens had been 34 for 34 with a man down, the last NHL team this season not to allow a power-play goal, before Bondra struck twice and Trevor Linden once in a four-goal second period. Bondra leads the league with five power-play goals.

Jaromir Jagr, back after missing three games because of a strained knee, scored his second goal of the season on an even-strength breakaway.

St. Louis 3, Minnesota 2--Keith Tkachuk scored 46 seconds into overtime at St. Paul, Minn., as the Blues handed the Wild its first loss of the season. Doug Weight scored St. Louis’ first two goals.

New York Rangers 4, Atlanta 3--Michael York and Petr Nedved scored third-period goals about four minutes apart at Atlanta as the Rangers won their third consecutive. Eric Lindros scored his third goal for the Rangers.

Columbus 3, Buffalo 1--Serge Aubin had a goal and an assist and Tyler Wright scored an empty-net goal with 43 seconds left as the Blue Jackets won at Buffalo, N.Y.

Former King Tony Granato, a 13-year NHL veteran and a former U.S. Olympian who returned to hockey after brain surgery, joined the San Jose Sharks’ broadcasting department, effectively ending his playing career.