New York Rangers center Eric Lindros, who has been out since Jan. 28, when he sustained the eighth concussion of his career, said Thursday that he was feeling better and would like to play again as soon as possible.
Lindros, who turns 31 on Feb. 28, said he planned to travel to Montreal early next week to be re-examined by a concussion specialist, Dr. Karen Johnston.
“I really want to play,” he said.
RESULTS, THURSDAY’S SYNOPSIS
San Jose 6 at Blackhawks 3
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Toronto 2 at Carolina 1
Darcy Tucker scored 2:18 into OT to lift Toronto. Bryan McCabe scored a power-play goal in first period for Leafs and Sean Hill scored midway through 3rd for Hurricanes.
New Jersey 1 at Washington 3
Caps goalie Olaf Kolzig continued strong play with 43 saves as Devils lost despite 44-26 shot advantage. Kolzig is 4-2-2 in his last 8 although team’s allowed 40-plus shots in 5 of the games.
N.Y. Islanders 2 at N.Y. Rangers 6
Jaromir Jagr had a goal and assist and Mike Dunham made 30 saves in fight-filled game. Rangers 5-0 vs. Islanders this season but trail them by 11 points in battle for playoff spot.
Atlanta 3 at Ottawa 2
Shawn McEachern scored power-play goal at 1:12 of OT as Thrashers overcame 2-0 deficit in 3rd period, with Ilya Kovalchuk scoring his NHL-leading 32nd goal with 10.1 seconds left.
Calgary 1 at Montreal 4
Pierre Dagenais scored twice and backup goalie Mathieu Garon made 19 saves as Canadiens ended season-high 4-game losing streak and halted Flames’ 4-game winning streak.
Tampa Bay 3 at St. Louis 4
Doug Weight scored on a rebound at 1:06 of OT, his 3rd OT goal of season, to give Blues first 3-game win streak since mid-December. Dallas Drake (3 assists) helped set up winner.
Boston 4 at Philadelphia 3
Rookie Patrice Bergeron broke 2-2 tie with unassisted goal late in 2nd period. John LeClair scored 2 for Flyers, who dropped 3rd straight, longest losing streak since 4 straight Jan. 8-13.
Vancouver 2 at Minnesota 6
Marc Chouinard scored twice and Marian Gaborik, Andrew Brunette and Antti Laaksonen each had a goal and an assist for Wild, which was outshot 28-22. Canucks have lost 4 of 5.
