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NHL MORNING SKATE – FEB. 2, 2019

FRIDAY’S RESULTS Home Team in Caps Chicago 7, BUFFALO 3 Nashville 4, FLORIDA 1 Tampa Bay 1, NY ISLANDERS 0 (SO) 5, 3 WASHINGTON 4, 3 DETROIT 3, 2 (OT) CAROLINA 5, Vegas 2 DALLAS 3, 1

KANE’S MILESTONE NIGHT IN HOMETOWN PROPELS CLUB TO VICTORY Playing in his hometown of Buffalo, N.Y., notched 2-2—4 to extend the League’s longest active streak to ten games (9-16—25) and surpass 900 career points. Kane, who has led all NHL players in scoring since Jan. 1 (9-16—25), boosted his totals to 31-44— 75 and now trails only Tampa Bay’s (22-57—79) for the most points this season.

* Kane has recorded at least one point in 10 or more consecutive team games for the fifth time in his career. Only two other players in Blackhawks franchise history have recorded as many point streaks of 10 or more games: members Denis Savard (11x) and (5x).

* Additionally, Kane became one of six active players with five career 10-game point streaks, joining (9x), (6x), (5x), Alex Ovechkin (5x) and (5x).

* Kane (343-560—903 in 873 GP) became the fifth player in Blackhawks history to collect 900 points with the franchise, joining (541-926—1,467), Bobby Hull (604-549—1,153), Denis Savard (377-719—1,096) and Steve Larmer (406-517—923).

* Kane is also the 12th U.S.-born player to reach the 900-point milestone, and just the fifth to do so prior to their 900th career NHL game. At 30 years, 74 days, Kane is the youngest U.S.-born player to hit the milestone, besting ’s previous mark of 30 years, 304 days.

NIEDERREITER CONTINUES TO SCORE IN NEW THREADS Nino Niederreiter (1-0—1) and Justin Faulk (1-1—2) each found the scoresheet as the Hurricanes (25-20-6, 56 points) moved within three points of the idle Blue Jackets (28-19-3, 59 points) for the second Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference. Carolina improved to 9-3-1 (19 points) since Jan. 1, tied with Calgary (9-2-1, 19 points) for the most wins and points since the start of the calendar year.

* Niederreiter, who was traded to the Hurricanes on Jan. 17, became the third player in Hurricanes/Whalers franchise history to record at least five goals in his first five games with the club. The others: John Anderson in 1985-86 (6-4—10 in 5 GP) and Radim Vrbata in 2002-03 (5-0—5 in 5 GP).

* Faulk recorded his fourth multi-point game of the season to boost his career totals to 78-164— 242 and surpass Dave Babych (44-196—240) for most points by a defenseman in Hurricanes/Whalers franchise history.

CROSBY COLLECTS 60TH POINT IN HOME WIN Sidney Crosby (0-2—2) reached the 60-point mark prior his 50th personal game for the seventh time in his career. Only (12) and Jaromir Jagr (8) have accomplished the feat on more occasions in Penguins franchise history.

* Crosby (22-38—60 in 48 GP) became the 14th player to collect at least 60 points this season. The 2018-19 campaign marks the highest such total through the first 788 games of a season since 1996-97 (21).

SEGUIN, ARVIDSSON JOIN 20- CLUB Dallas’ and Nashville’s Viktor Arvidsson each netted two goals Friday to become the 44th and 45th players to reach 20 goals this season. It marks the most 20-goal scorers through 788 games of a campaign since 1996-97 (53).

* Seguin recorded his sixth straight season with 20+ goals since joining the Stars in 2013-14. Only (10x) and Steve Payne (7x) have recorded more such campaigns to begin their stint with the Stars / North Stars franchise.

* Arvidsson, who has led the Predators in goals in each of the past two seasons (1st with 29 in 2017-18 and t-1st with 31 in 2016-17), leads all Nashville skaters with 21 goals in 2018-19.

AROUND THE RINKS

* Evgeny Kuznetsov (1-1—2) scored the NHL's fifth go-ahead goal in the final minute of regulation this season. It marked the first such instance by the Capitals in 2018-19 after scoring a go-ahead goal in the final minute of regulation twice in 2017-18: Jan. 12, 2018 at Carolina (Jay Beagle: 59:58) and Feb. 6, 2018 at Columbus (Nicklas Backstrom: 59:17).

* earned his 913th career win as an NHL (all w/ DET) and moved into a tie with Jack Adams for the most in Red Wings franchise history. Only five general managers in NHL history have accumulated more career regular-season wins than Holland and Adams: (1,364), (1,319), (1,240), Harry Sinden (1,170) and (953)

* Andrei Vasilevskiy made 36 saves to earn his 16th career regular-season shutout and move within one of tying Ben Bishop (17) for most in Lightning franchise history. Friday’s outing marked Vasilevskiy’s third-highest save total in a shutout performance, trailing two 40-save feats (43: Oct. 19, 2017 and 40: Jan. 22, 2018).

* Elias Lindholm extended his point streak to nine games (2-9—11). Only two Flames players have had a longer point streak in their first season with the franchise: (11 GP in 1988-89) and (10 GP in 1999-2000).

* Jonathan Huberdeau (13-37—50 in 49 GP) became the fourth player in Panthers franchise history to collect his 50th point prior to his 50th team game, joining Pavel Bure (42 GP in 1999- 00), Scott Mellanby (47 GP in 1995-96) and Olli Jokinen (48 GP in 2006-07).

* Prior to their contest with the Maple Leafs, the Red Wings raised Red Kelly’s iconic No. 4 to the rafters. An eight-time champion, Kelly played with the Red Wings from 1947-48 to 1959-60 and the Maple Leafs from 1959-60 to 1966-67. He became the eighth player in franchise history to have his retired by the club.

QUICK CLICKS

* Carter Hart named Rookie of the Month for January * , Robin Lehner and Patrick Kane named Three Stars of Month * The Penguins and Flyers unveiled their Stadium Series Jerseys * FLA acquired , from PIT for , Jared McCann

SNEAK PEEK AT SATURDAY’S ACTION

TRAVELING BLACK HOCKEY HISTORY TOUR TO MAKE FIRST STOP AT MSG This month the NHL and NHLPA will celebrate Black History Month. Stories of players and pioneers will be highlighted throughout February with original programming daily online and on social, and specialty programming on NHL Network.

* For the first time this season, the NHL Presents the American Legacy Black Hockey History Tour, a uniquely curated mobile museum, will visit six U.S. cities in celebration of Black History Month. The 525-square foot museum looks back at the founders, trail blazers, history makers and Stanley Cup champions; and looks ahead to the next generation of young stars, NHL Officials, broadcasters and women in the game.

* The first stop on the tour will be today at in New York (10 a.m. - 8 p.m.). For a detailed list of locations and events open to the public, visit NHL.com/BlackHockeyHistory.

BLACK HISTORY MONTH QUICK CLICKS

* NHL/NHLPA celebrate Black History Month w/ traveling museum, Willie O’Ree Skills Weekend * Willie O’Ree Essay: Black History Month has always been special to me * NHL, Rangers bring street hockey to Harlem schools * Black History Month spotlight: O'Ree's NHL debut

FLYERS AIM TO EXTEND STREAK AS McDAVID, OILERS VISIT PHILADELPHIA The Flyers put the League’s longest active win streak (6-0-0 dating to Jan. 14) on the line when they face Connor McDavid and the Oilers at Wells Fargo Center. Philadelphia, who has outscored its opponents 23-12 over their six-game run, can string together seven consecutive victories for the first time since they went 10-0-0 from Nov. 27 - Dec. 14, 2016.

* , who eclipsed the 500-assist milestone on Jan. 16 vs. BOS, leads all Flyers with 15-38—53 in 51 GP this season. He sits two helpers shy of recording his eighth campaign with at least 40 assists. Only two players in franchise history have recorded more such seasons for the club: (13) and (9).

* Connor McDavid leads the Oilers in scoring this season with 29-44—73 in 49 GP and looks to reach the 30-goal mark in 50 personal games for the first time in his career. Only one Oilers player in the last 30 years has tallied their 30th goal of the season in 50 appearances or fewer: Jimmy Carson, who collected 30-23—53 through 38 games during the 1988-89 campaign.