Streaking Preds drop Sharks

By AP Sports Writer TERESA M. WALKER (The Associated Press)

Created: Wednesday, November 18, 2009 1:15 a.m. CDT

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) – Joel Ward and David Legwand each had a goal and two assists, and the Nashville Predators beat the San Jose Sharks, 4-3, on Tuesday night for their third consecutive win and seventh in nine games.

Capitals 4, Rangers 2: At New York, Matt Bradley bounced back from having his face bloodied in a first-period fight to net the winning goal with 4:51 left, and Alex Ovechkin scored in his return from injury to lift Washington.

Canadiens 3, Hurricanes 2 (SO): At Montreal, Carey Price stopped all six Carolina attempts in the shootout, Maxim Lapierre scored the winner, and Montreal beat Carolina.

Senators 3, Maple Leafs 2: At Ottawa, Mike Fisher scored twice, and Ottawa beat Toronto.

Avalanche 3, Flames 2: At Calgary, Alberta, Milan Hejduk got the game-winner for Colorado.