San Jose's Joe Thornton (380-994—1,374) posted an assist to tie Mike Modano (561-813—1,374) for 23rd on the all-time points list.
Also, Patrick Marleau became the first player in franchise history to score 500 career goals with the Sharks.
NOTE: The Canucks donned camouflage jerseys in pre-game warmup as part of their Canadian Forces Appreciation Night at Rogers Arena.
Blackhawks Improving:
The Chicago Blackhawks improved to 7-0-1 in their last eight games vs. the Arizona Coyotes dating to Jan. 20, 2015 (ARI: 1-6-1), including six consecutive wins.
Chicago's Marian Hossa scored the 518th goal of his NHL career to tie Dale Hawerchuk for 36th on the all-time list.
Patrick Kane scored the 267th goal of his NHL career (all with the Blackhawks) to tie Jeremy Roenick for seventh on Chicago's all-time list.
Per the Elias Sports Bureau, Arizona goaltender Mike Smith (8,064) made 22 saves to pass Bob Essensa (8,055) for the most in Coyotes / Jets history.
Jets get second-consecutive win:
Mark Scheifele (2-0—2) registered his third multi-goal game of the season to lead the Winnipeg Jets to their third consecutive win.
Scheifele has scored in three consecutive games (4-3—7) and leads the Jets with 25-28—53 this season in 51 GP.
Patrik Laine (0-2—2) has collected at least one point in all four games since making his return to the Jets lineup on Jan. 24 (2-4—6).
Rinne gets second SO of season:
Pekka Rinne registered his second shutout of the season (42nd career) as the Nashville Predators improved to 5-1-1 in their last seven games.
The Predators have won eight consecutive games vs. EDM dating to Oct. 29, 2014 (EDM: 0-6-2).
Kreider reached 20 G mark for 3rd straight season:
Chris Kreider of the New York Rangers scored with 1:04 remaining in overtime to reach the 20-goal mark for the third consecutive season.
The Rangers lead the NHL with 18 road wins this season (18-7-0, 36 points).
Dan Girardi skated in the 772nd game of his NHL career (all with the Rangers), tying Adam Graves for ninth on Rangers all-time list.
Alain Vigneault coached his 1,103rd career NHL game, passing Billy Reay for 17th place on the NHL’s all-time games coached list.
Nesterov gets first goal as a Canadien:
Nikita Nesterov opened the scoring with his first goal as a member of the Montreal Canadiens (2 GP).
Andrei Markov skated in the 961st game of his NHL career (all with Montreal), tying Guy Lafleur for eighth on the Canadiens' all-time list.
Flyers 10-0-1 in last 11 home games vs. Montreal:
The Philadelphia Flyers improved to 10-0-1 in their last 11 regular-season home games vs. MTL dating to Nov. 22, 2010 (MTL: 1-10-0).
Matt Read scored the go-ahead marker to end a 26-game goalless drought and guided the Flyers to their fourth win in their last five contests.
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