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Ryan O'Reilly has had the conversation a number of times. Family members will often call or text to let the veteran NHL centre know, again, it's finally time to put on a visor. Sticks have nicked O'Reilly's face.

VANCOUVER — Nick Suzuki and his linemates are clicking. And that's good news for a Montreal Canadiens squad that's pushing for a playoff spot.

BOSTON (AP) — David Pastrnak had one goal and assisted on Pavel Zacha’s winner as the Boston Bruins scored three times in the third period to overcome a two-goal deficit and beat the Florida Panthers 3-2 on Tuesday night.

REGINA — Tyler Parr had a goal and two assists, Hunter Laing chipped in with two assists, and the visiting Saskatoon Blades knocked off the Regina Pats 6-3 in Western Hockey League action on Tuesday at the Brandt Centre.

Tuesday's Scoreboard NHL Montreal 4 Vancouver 2 Ottawa 5 Philadelphia 2 Winnipeg 2 N.Y.

WINNIPEG — The Winnipeg Jets have won three of their past four games and have their sights focused on a division title. The latest step toward claiming home-ice advantage came by way of a 2-1 win over the visiting New York Rangers on Tuesday.

OTTAWA — Under difficult circumstances, the Ottawa Charge found a way to collect three crucial points on Tuesday night.

WINNIPEG — Gabriel Vilardi scored the winner on a power play, Cole Perfetti chipped in with two assists, and the Winnipeg Jets edged the New York Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday, earning their third win in four games.

BRAMPTON, Ont. — Quentin Musty had two goals and two assists, Henry Mews had four assists, and the visiting Sudbury Wolves beat the Brampton Steelheads 8-6 in Ontario Hockey League action on Tuesday at the CAA Centre.

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Brady Tkachuk scored 24 seconds into the game, Michael Amadio scored the go-ahead goal, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Philadelphia Flyers 5-2 on Tuesday night.