Flynn’s Daily: Avs End on a High Before Break; Pens Win Without 2 Top Scorers; Donato Nets a Doozy

The four Avs who don’t get to rest for the next two weeks — Nathan MacKinnon, Cale Makar, Devon Toews and Artturi Lehkonen — had multi-point games in the 5-4 win over the Edmonton Oilers. The newest elite forward, Martin Necas scored the game-winner and continues to impress.

How the Penguins fared against their division rivals and the highlight reel goal from a Blackhawks player who is not Connor Bedard in this Feb. 8 edition of Flynn’s Daily.

Colorado Hockey Now

MacKinnon earned four points to boost his steady No. 1 spot on the NHL points-leader list. He is now four points ahead of Leon Draisaitl, who had two points in the Avs win over the Oilers. The Avalanche’s top line and top D-pair combined for 12 points to secure the team’s two points before a long break.

Around the NHL

Pittsburgh Hockey Now: The Pens showed depth missing Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin in their 3-2 win over the New York Rangers Friday night.

Chicago Hockey Now: Five Blackhawks players contributed goals in the 6-2 win over the Nashville Predators and the multi-goal scorer wasn’t Connor Bedard.

Ryan Donato netted two with one in highlight reel fashion.

New York Islanders Hockey Now: There’s a reason the Jets are No. 1 in the league and they proved that against the Islanders at the Canada Life Centre. Ilya Sorokin and the Isles fought hard but fell 4-3 to Winnipeg on Friday night.