The resurgent Chicago Blackhawks have the NHL's top two rookie scorers -- and the Detroit Red Wings' number. NHL rookie scoring leader Patrick Kane had a power-play goal and an assist to help Chicago beat Detroit 3-2 on Sunday night, ending the Red Wings' franchise record-tying winning streak at nine games. Jonathan Toews, second in rookie scoring, also had a power-play goal; Yanic Perreault connected at even strength; and Jason Williams and Robert Lang each had two assists for Chicago in its third straight victory and third of the season over Detroit. "It's always a confidence builder to beat a team like that," Toews said. "We all knew how big a game this was for our team and our club on and off the ice."

The Red Wings try to do something they have never done in the history of the franchise on Sunday when they face the Blackhawks. Entering the contest, Detroit has won nine consecutive games and a win on Sunday would give them a franchise record 10-straight victories.

Even a puck to the face couldn't stop Dan Cleary. Cleary scored two goals and Dominik Hasek made 15 saves to help the Red Wings win their ninth straight game, 4-1 over the Blue Jackets on Friday night. The winning streak tied a franchise record.

One game, and the Philadelphia Flyers already have a better season series record against the Pittsburgh Penguins than they did last season. Joffrey Lupul and Jeff Carter scored on two of Philadelphia's first three shots as the Flyers beat the Penguins 3-1 on Wednesday night, their first victory in two seasons against their division rival. The Flyers went 0-8 against the Penguins last season; the first time in club history they have lost that many games in a season to a single opponent. They hadn't won in Pittsburgh in five games since Jan. 21, 2006, or against the Penguins in any venue since April 11, 2006. "With so many new faces, we didn't think it would be the same," defenseman Jason Smith said. "There weren't a a lot of guys who were here last year, but we wanted to put that behind us. It's a new season and a fresh start."

The Senators clearly entered this season determined to avoid a letdown after losing the Stanley Cup final. So far, they've got an NHL record and a team one, too, to show for their effort. Chris Phillips and Patrick Eaves scored goals 47 seconds apart early in the first period, and Ottawa set a team record with its eighth straight win, a 5-1 victory over the Maple Leafs on Tuesday night.

Pascal Leclaire stopped 21 shots for his NHL-best fifth shutout of the season and the Columbus Blue Jackets beat the St. Louis Blues 3-0 on Sunday night.