RESULTS

* Chicago 6, at Columbus 3: The Blackhawks, who jumped to a 3-0 lead in the first period, ended a four-game losing streak.

* at Washington 4, Atlanta 1: Brooks Laich scored two goals and Alex Ovechkin and Matt Cooke each had a goal and an assist to lead the Capitals.

* at Buffalo 7, Carolina 1: The Sabres scored four goals on their first seven shots, ending a four-game skid (0-2-2) and creeping within two points of eighth-place Philadelphia in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

* at Florida 3, N.Y. Rangers 2: Olli Jokinen scored a power-play goal 7:12 into the third period, stretching the Panthers’ winning streak to a season-high six.

* at San Jose 4, St. Louis 1: The Sharks coasted to their franchise-record 11th consecutive victory.