Budaj, Carter lead Kings over Flyers in OT, 5th win in row

Budaj posted his NHL-leading seventh shutout, Carter scored his 27th goal of the season at 2:35 of overtime, and Los Angeles beat the Flyers 1-0 on Saturday in Philadelphia for its fifth win a row.

Anze Kopitar set up the winning goal with a backhand pass across the crease to Carter, who fired a wrist shot off goalie Michal Neuvirth and into the net.

Robin Lehner made 37 saves for his first shutout of the season as Buffalo moved to 5-0-1 in its past six home games.

Sabres defenseman Josh Gorges returned after missing 12 games with a hip injury.

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Nashville defenseman Roman Josi returned after missing nine games with an upper-body injury

Mikael Granlund had his first career hat trick — giving him a career-high 15 goals — and added an assist for visiting Minnesota.

James van Riemsdyk scored his second goal of the game to break a tie with 1:36 left and William Nylander recorded his first career hat trick as visiting Toronto snapped a three-game losing streak.

Taylor Hall scored twice and Travis Zajac had a goal and an assist as New Jersey won its sixth straight road game.

Jarome Iginla had a goal and an assist, Matt Nieto scored twice and Matt Duchene added three assists, helping host Colorado stop a nine-game losing streak.

The Predators acquired forward Vernon Fiddler from the Devils for a 2017 fourth-round pick. ...

The Maple Leafs claimed defenseman Alexey Marchenko off waivers from the Red Wings, who activated defenseman Brendan Smith (knee) from injured reserve.