Rookies Denis Chasse, Dave Roberts and Ian Laperriere scoredfirst-period goals to lead the St. Louis Blues to a 4-1 victoryTuesday over the visiting Vancouver Canucks.
Goalie Jon Casey, subbing for the injured Curtis Joseph, shutout the Canucks for the final 59:27. Jeff Norton also scored for theBlues.
Flyers 3, Panthers 1: Eric Lindros scored a goal and had twoassists as Philadelphia handled host Florida with ease to win itsseventh in a row.
Penguins 6, Rangers 5: Ron Francis' second goal of the game latein the third period boosted host Pittsburgh over New York andclinched a playoff spot for the Penguins.
The Rangers lost despite a five-assist performance by defensemanBrian Leetch, which tied a team record, and four assists by MarkMessier.
Lightning 3, Devils 2: Defenseman Roman Hamrlik scored his 12thgoal and rookie Cory Cross scored his first NHL goal as host TampaBay kept its slim playoff hopes alive with a victory against NewJersey.
Whalers 2, Sabres 1: Darren Turcotte's soft wrist shot from thepoint with 3:14 remaining was enough to give visiting Hartford thevictory against Buffalo.
Islanders 5, Nordiques 2: Tommy Salo stopped 40 shots for hisfirst NHL victory as host New York stopped Quebec.

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