DETROIT — The Red Wings are happy to rack up the points now, before the second half of the season begins.
Steve Yzerman moved into a tie for seventh place on the all-time goal scoring list and also had an assist as Detroit beat the Phoenix Coyotes, 4-1, on Friday.
Sabres 4, Lightning 1
Buffalo, N.Y. Taylor Pyatt scored twice and Martin Biron made 21 saves to lead Buffalo. Pyatt got the first multi-goal game of his two-year career.
Hurricanes 1, Panthers 1
Raleigh, N.C. Ron Francis scored the 503rd goal of his career in the second period.
Blackhawks 2, Blues 1
Chicago Jocelyn Thibault made 25 saves as Chicago defeated St. Louis and snapped the Blues' franchise-record 10-game winning streak.
Mighty Ducks 6, Stars 1
Dallas After firing coach Ken Hitchcock, Dallas was dealt its most lopsided loss.
Canucks 6, Maple Leafs 1
Vancouver, British Columbia Brendan Morrison scored twice and Todd Bertuzzi and Brent Sopel each had a goal and assist.
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