Shesterkin gets his first shutout as Rangers claim fifth in a row

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The Flyers’ Travis Konecny celebrates after scoring against the Coyotes during Monday’s game in Philadelphia. DERIK HAMILTON — THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

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Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the New York Rangers beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.

Will Cuylle and Jimmy Vesey scored for the host Rangers, who are 6-1-1 in their last eight games. Shesterkin got his 12th career shutout and second straight win to improve to 21-12-1 on the season.

Jacob Markstrom finished with 29 saves as the Flames snapped a four-game win streak.

After a scoreless first period and several dazzling saves by Markstrom, Cuylle finally broke through with 7:29 remaining in the seecond as he slid a loose puck past the goalie in the crease for his ninth goal.

Vesey had an empty-netter with 19 seconds remaining in the third for his 12th to seal the win.

flyers 5, coyotes 3 >> Travis Konecny had a goal and two assists, Scott Laughton added a goal and an assist and Philadelphia beat visiting Arizona for its fourth straight win.

Morgan Frost, Jamie Drysdale and Owen Tippett also scored for the Flyers, whose winning streak has come following the All-Star break. Philadelphia, third in the Metropolitan Division, entered the break on a five-game losing streak. Sam Ersson made 20 saves.

Matt Dumba, Matias Maccelli and Alex Kerfoot scored for Arizona, which has lost six in a row, including three straight since the All-Star break. The Coyotes’ last win came on Jan. 22. Karel Vejmelka finished with 29 saves.

devils 3, kraken 1 >> All-Star Jack Hughes had a goal and an assist for his first points since being injured in early January, Nico Daws made 27 saves and suddenly defensive-minded New Jersey handed Seattle its third straight loss. Tyler Toffoli and Dawson Mercer also scored for New Jersey, which swept the two-game season series with Seattle.

WILD 5, GOLDEN KNIGHTS 3 >> Joel Eriksson Ek scored twice and Minnesota prevailed at Vegas for its third straight win. Mats Zuccarello, Marco Rossi and Matt Boldy also scored to help Minnesota win for the sixth time in eight games. Filip Gustavsson made 27 saves. Jonathan Marchessault, Michael Amadio and Mark Stone scored for Vegas, while Adin Hill stopped 24 shots.