Shanahan, Rangers are a knockout

The New York Rangers used their fists and sticks to beat the visiting Flyers, 5-0, Wednesday night, with Philadelphia’s Todd Fedoruk getting knocked out by Colton Orr’s punch only 21 seconds into the game. “It was just a fair fight,” Orr said. “It was a good fight. He is going to hit you, so you want to hit him. The same thing could’ve happened to me. It is part of the game.”

Orr flattened Fedoruk in response to Philadelphia’s rough play in a Feb. 17 meeting. Fedoruk was hospitalized and kept overnight.

Brendan Shanahan, in his first game back from a concussion sustained against Philadelphia, helped set up two goals by Sean Avery. Petr Prucha, Jaromir Jagr and Jed Ortmeyer also scored for the Rangers, who have surged back into contention with an 8-1-3 spurt. Henrik Lundqvist made 17 saves for his second shutout in three games.

San Jose 4, Chicago 1 -- Jonathan Cheechoo and Milan Michalek had two goals each, and Joe Thornton added three assists as the visiting Sharks won for the fifth time in their last six games to move into fifth in the Western Conference.

Colorado 5, Edmonton 1 -- Ian Laperriere had two goals and Tyler Arnason got a career-high three assists at Edmonton, Canada, to help the Avalanche win its fourth game in a row.

The Oilers’ losing streak reached 12 games.

Buffalo 5, Washington 2 -- Daniel Briere and Derek Roy scored power-play goals, helping the Sabres end a season-worst three-game home losing streak.

Vancouver 2, Nashville 0 -- Jan Bulis and Tommi Santala scored in the first period and Roberto Luongo made 20 saves to lead the host Canucks to their fourth straight victory.