NEW YORK (AP) Back to back, day game after day game, away or home: No matter what obstacles are thrown in front of the New York Rangers these days, none seem to pose a threat to the Eastern Conference leaders.

Less than 24 hours after dispatching the Flyers in Philadelphia during a Saturday matinee, Henrik Lundqvist and the Rangers hosted the Washington Capitals and skated off with a grinding 3-2 victory on Sunday.

No flash, no showtime. Just solid work at both ends of the ice that produced a goal in each period and kept Alex Ovechkin and Co. at bay.

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UNIONDALE, N.Y. (AP) For the second consecutive game, the Florida Panthers overcame an early deficit on the road and picked up a key win.

Kris Versteeg, Tomas Fleischmann, Tyson Strachan and Jack Skille scored and the Panthers earned a 4-1 victory over the New York Islanders on Sunday. Read More...

ST. LOUIS (AP) Blues forward Andy McDonald has been activated from injured reserve after missing 51 games with a concussion and is expected to play Sunday night against the San Jose Sharks.

"It's been kind of a tough recovery," McDonald said after the morning skate. "Obviously a long time, but I'm excited that this day is finally here. Get in the game, play the game and not think, that'll be the key." Read More...

PITTSBURGH (AP) Evgeni Malkin, James Neal and Chris Kunitz have spent most of the last two months carrying the Pittsburgh Penguins while captain Sidney Crosby works his way back from concussion-like symptoms.

The Penguins' top line hardly looks weary from the burden. Read More...

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Bruins refocused their thoughts and effort with a couple of hard practices after a humiliating loss. It paid off with an emotional victory.

Tyler Seguin and Patrice Bergeron scored shootout goals to lift the Bruins to a 4-3 comeback win over the Nashville Predators on Saturday. Read More...

ST. LOUIS (AP) Carlo Colaiacovo happened to be in the right place at the right time Saturday night.

Colaiacovo deflected in a shot from Patrik Berglund 3:18 into overtime to give the Blues a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche. Read More...

CALGARY, Alberta (AP) Jarome Iginla took full advantage of his second chance.

After being stopped on a breakaway late in the third period, Iginla scored the winning goal in the shootout to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. Read More...

TORONTO (AP) With the Montreal Canadiens chasing an unlikely playoff berth, Carey Price didn't need any extra motivation.

Price stopped all 32 shots he faced Saturday as the Canadiens beat Toronto 5-0 on a night the Maple Leafs honored long-time captain Mats Sundin. The Montreal players all came out to watch the banner-raising ceremony, but it didn't do anything to alter their focus. Read More...

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) Not a bad time for Mike Smith to play his best hockey.

Smith made 38 saves for his third shutout of the season to help the Phoenix Coyotes win their fifth straight game, 3-0 over the fading Chicago Blackhawks on Saturday night. Read More...