Erik Karlsson and Milan Michalek each had three points Wednesday as the Ottawa Senators defeated the Washington Capitals 5-2.
CBC Sports senior writer Tim Wharnsby breaks down the weekly balance of power in NHL hockey. In Week 21, the Senators are back on track, the Red Wings soar to top spot and an addition on the blue line helps boosts the Predators.
Brad Marchand scored twice and Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-2 win over St. Louis on Wednesday, ending the Blues' team-record point streak at 21 home games.
Tuomo Ruutu is sticking around in Carolina. Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford announced on Wednesday in a statement the team agreed to terms on a four-year extension with the gritty forward that will run until 2015-16.