Monday’s NHL roundup: Penguins edge Flames 4-3 in overtime

PITTSBURGH — Justin Schultz took a pass from Phil Kessel and buried it in the wide-open net 2:36 into overtime to give the Pittsburgh Penguins a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday night.

Tristan Jarry made several key stops for the Penguins early in the extra period, and Schultz’s fourth goal of the season helped Pittsburgh improve to 10-1 in overtime at home this season.

Evgeni Malkin gathers the puck and prepares to put it behind Calgary goaltender Jon Gillies, of South Portland, in the first period Monday night in Pittsburgh. The Penguins won in OT. Associated Press/Gene J. Puskar

Three players with Maine ties played in the game: Calgary goalie Jon Gillies (South Portland), Calgary right wing Garnet Hathaway (Kennebunkport) and Penguins defenseman Brian Dumoulin (Biddeford).

SABRES 5, MAPLE LEAFS 3: Ryan O’Reilly and Zemgus Girgensons scored 2:05 apart in the second period in as Buffalo sent visiting Toronto to its fourth straight loss.

Sam Reinhart, Jason Pominville and Johan Larsson also scored for Buffalo. Rasmus Ristolainen had two assists on consecutive shots from the right point that were deflected in during the opening four minutes.

Leo Komarov had two goals and Mitch Marner also scored for Toronto. The Maple Leafs dropped to 0-2-2 in their past four to match their longest skid of the season.

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