With another fine outing Saturday night, Colorado Avalanche defenseman Tyson Barrie further proved that come this summer he is deserving of a hefty raise.
Barrie almost single-handedly gifted the Edmonton Oilers a 3-2 defeat Saturday with two goals and an assist, helping the Avalanche collect their second straight win.
With his trio of points against the Oilers, Barrie moved into eighth among all defenseman with 30 points in 57 games and it isn't the only category that seems him slotted in the top 10.
Barrie ranks second among the league's best defensemen with five game-winning goals, is tied for eighth in power play points, and tied for ninth in assists. He has also - since becoming a regular with the Avalanche during the 2013-14 season - watched his production increase every year.
This summer Barrie will become a restricted free agent where he can expect to cash in. He is currently making $2.6 million this season in a year where he is poised to surpass his previous career highs in both goals and points.
Barrie is on his way to becoming one of the league's great d-men and by as early as this summer he should be paid like one.
DALLAS - Brad Marchand's goal in the second period ended Boston's drought on the power play, and got the Bruins going on a big scoring night.
Marchand scored twice and added an assist to help Bruins rally for a 7-3 victory over the Dallas Sta...
EDMONTON - Tyson Barrie had two goals and an assist as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Edmonton Oilers 3-2 on Saturday.
John Mitchell also scored for the Avalanche (31-26-4), who have won four of their last five games to remain in a playo...
SUNRISE, Fla. - Jaromir Jagr scored twice to move into third place on the NHL career goals list and help the Florida Panthers beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Saturday night.
Reilly Smith had the go-ahead power-play goal early in the third perio...
GLENDALE, Ariz. - Vladimir Tarasenko, David Backes and Alexander Steen each had a goal and an assist and the St. Louis Blues used a four-goal first period to beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-4 on Saturday night.
The Blues have won five straight. Ja...
Vladimir Tarasenko's 28th goal of the season kickstarted a four-goal first period as the Blues held on for their fifth consecutive win Saturday, beating the Arizona Coyotes 6-4. With the victory, St. Louis continues to close in on the Chicago Blackhawks and Dallas Stars atop the Central Division.
Team
W
L
OT
Pts
Chicago
38
18
5
81
Dallas
37
17
6
80
St. Louis
35
17
9
79
Alex Steen scored his 17th of the season just three minutes after assisting Tarasenko's goal. Though, Steen's game ended shortly thereafter when he suffered an apparent arm injury after Coyotes defenseman Kevin Connauton sent him flying into the boards.
Goaltender Brian Elliott struggled, making just 18 saves on 22 shots. But his effort was still enough for the victory in his 17th consecutive start - a period in which the Blues have won 11 games.
They will look to extend the winning streak to a season-high six games in a game against the San Jose Sharks on Monday.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tanner Pearson helped the Los Angeles Kings salvage their seven-game road trip and head home winners.
Pearson scored 1:18 into overtime, and the Kings beat the Nashville Predators 2-1 Saturday night to wrap up this trip.
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GLENDALE, Ariz. - Vladimir Tarasenko, David Backes and Alexander Steen each had a goal and an assist and the St. Louis Blues used a four-goal first period to beat the Arizona Coyotes 6-4 on Saturday night.
The Blues have won five straight. Ja...
MILWAUKEE - Connor Hellebuyck made 31 saves and Matt Halischuk's goal 32 seconds into the third period was the eventual winner as the Manitoba Moose downed the Milwaukee Admirals 4-1 on Saturday in American Hockey League action.
Brendan Kicht...
DALLAS - Brad Marchand scored twice to help the Boston Bruins rally for a 7-3 victory over the Dallas Stars on Saturday night.
David Krejci, Matt Beleskey, Loui Eriksson, Kevan Miller and Brett Connolly also scored for the Bruins, and Tuukka ...