NHL Capsules
CHICAGO -Blackhawks backup Antti Niemi made 18 saves for his third shutout in seven starts this season, and Marian Hossa had a goal and an assist in Chicagos 4-0 victory over the slumping Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday night.
Patrick Kane, Ben Eager and Jonathan Toews also scored for the Blackhawks, who have won three of four and improved to 6-1-1 against Eastern Conference teams.
Kane left with 6:59 left in the first period because of an upper-body injury. He landed hard after Tampa Bays Matt Smaby tripped him along the boards and appeared to sustain a head injury either due to the impact or being hit with the puck.
Avalanche 3, Flames 2
DENVER - Darcy Tucker scored his first goal in nearly two months, and Craig Anderson stopped 19 shots to help Colorado take over the Northwest Division lead
Chris Stewart and Wojtek Wolski also scored for Colorado, two points ahead of Calgary in the division race. The Avalanche are 3-0 against the Flames this season.
Rene Bourque and Mark Giordano scored for Calgary.