The NHL suspended Todd Simpson of Phoenix three games (high-sticking) and Wade Belak of Toronto two games (elbowing).
Jagr misses Caps game
Jaromir Jagr (strained groin) missed Washington’s game vs. Calgary. Peter Bondra (back spasms) went on injured list. . . . Tampa Bay’s Fredrik Modin returned after missing four games (back, ribs). . . . Detroit assigned center Jason Williams to AHL Grand Rapids.
RESULTS, WEDNESDAY’S SYNOPSIS
Tampa Bay 1 at Buffalo 1
In OHL as coach the last 2 yrs, Kevin Hodson stopped 22 shots to record his 1st standings point since a Nov. 26, 1999, tie.
Ottawa 2 at N.Y. Islanders 2
Ott. unbeaten streak in NY now 15. Isles debuted alternate jerseys–same logo, but bright orange. “Skating pylons,” said fan.
Calgary 2 at Washington 4
Ex-Hawk Michael Nylander had goal, 3 assists and Sergei Gonchar scored twice. Calgary’s Craig Berube played 1,000th game.
Vancouver 3 at Carolina 2
Daniel Sedin’s goal gave the Canucks a franchise-record 8 straight wins. Goalie Dan Cloutier got NHL-leading 13th win.
Edmonton 3 at Columbus 1
Oilers’ Ryan Smyth scored 2 goals 19 seconds apart in 1st period and Todd Marchant’s point streak hit 5 (3 goals, 5 assists).
Philadelphia 2 at Pittsburgh 7
Jan Hrdina had goal and 2 assists and Mario Lemieux had 4 assists. Flyers forward John LeClair dislocated his right shoulder.
New Jersey 2 at Detroit 3
Kris Draper scored 1:55 into OT, just a minute after New Jersey had goal disallowed. Brett Hull’s point streak hit 7 games.
San Jose 2 at Nashville 4
Andreas Johansson scored 3 goals (2 on power play) and added an assist as the Sharks ended their eight-game road trip.
Minnesota 0 at Dallas 5
Marty Turco got 4th shutout of season and Dallas now 9-0-0-1 at home. Stars have outscored foes 31-10 in 1st period.
St. Louis 4 at Colorado 4
Mike Keane got game-tying goal and Joe Sakic had goal, 2 assists for Avs. Blues’ Keith Tkachuk scored his 5th goal in last 7.
Phoenix 2 at Anaheim 2
Coyotes rally late in 3rd period to get point: Brian Savage scored at 18:27, Daniel Briere tied it at 19:15.
Florida 5 at Los Angeles 2
Fla. ends 8-game winless streak. Milestone game for Peter Worrell (300th), Marcus Nilson (200th), Kristian Huselius (100th).
