The Boston Bruins mounted an incredible comeback from a three-goal deficit in the final period to defeat Columbus 4-3 in a shootout. Viktor Arvidsson recorded three assists during regulation before netting the decisive shootout goal for Boston.

The Boston Bruins pulled off a remarkable comeback Sunday night, erasing a three-goal third-period deficit to defeat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 in a shootout, with Viktor Arvidsson delivering the clinching goal after recording three assists during regulation play.

Pavel Zacha completed the dramatic rally by evening the score at 3-3 with just 11 seconds left on the clock, converting a power-play opportunity during a 6-on-4 advantage following a chaotic scramble in front of the net.

Zacha finished with two goals and one assist, while Charlie McAvoy contributed a goal and an assist for Boston (42-24-8, 92 points). The Bruins have now won five of their last six contests and hold a four-point advantage over Columbus in the race for the Eastern Conference’s first wild card playoff spot. Goaltender Jeremy Swayman turned away 21 shots in the victory.

For the Blue Jackets (38-23-12, 88 points), Mason Marchment recorded a goal and an assist, while Kirill Marchenko added two assists. Goalie Jet Greaves made 35 saves in the losing effort. Columbus has now dropped four of their past five games (1-3-1). Boston’s David Pastrnak saw his 12-game point streak come to an end.

Flyers 2, Stars 1 (OT)

Trevor Zegras found the back of the net with 1:33 remaining in overtime, leading Philadelphia past Dallas at home while matching his career-best mark of 23 goals this season.

Philadelphia goaltender Samuel Ersson stopped 17 shots and also recorded an assist on the game-winning goal for the Flyers, who have compiled an impressive 8-1-1 record over their last 10 outings. Following a scoreless opening frame, Travis Konecny put Philadelphia on the board with a power-play tally midway through the second period. The forward received a pass from Matvei Michkov near the goal line, moved to the front of the crease, and slid the puck past Casey DeSmith for his 26th goal of the campaign.

Dallas has already secured a playoff berth but has managed just one victory in their last six games. DeSmith made 28 saves for the Stars, while Arttu Hyry notched his first NHL goal.

Rangers 3, Panthers 1

Rookie Adam Sykora found the net for the second consecutive game, Igor Shesterkin stopped 26 shots, and New York defeated Florida at home for their second straight victory following a season-worst six-game losing streak.

Conor Sheary scored on a short-handed breakaway with 8:46 remaining in the final period. Adam Fox sealed the Rangers’ victory with a short-handed empty-net goal with 3:54 left in the third.

Mackie Samoskevich scored in the closing minute as Florida dropped to 2-6-0 in their last eight contests. Sergei Bobrovsky made 18 saves in defeat.

Canadiens 3, Hurricanes 1

Nick Suzuki netted two goals and added an assist to power Montreal’s comeback victory in Raleigh, N.C., extending their winning streak to five games against Carolina.

Cole Caufield contributed a goal and an assist while Lane Hutson recorded two assists for the Canadiens. Goaltender Jakub Dobes made 34 saves as Montreal maintained third place in the Atlantic Division standings.

Andrei Svechnikov scored for Carolina and Frederik Andersen stopped 15 shots for the Hurricanes, who have suffered just two defeats in their past six games — both against Montreal. Carolina continues to lead the Metropolitan Division by nine points.

Devils 5, Blackhawks 3

Dougie Hamilton and Jack Hughes scored within 19 seconds of each other late in the third period, sparking New Jersey’s comeback victory over Chicago at home.

Hamilton knotted the score at 3-3 with a wrist shot from the right faceoff circle that found the far corner at 14:32, and Hughes converted a breakaway down the right wing at 14:51 to give New Jersey a 4-3 advantage. Hughes added an empty-net goal with 31 seconds remaining to finish with two goals and two assists.

Connor Brown and Simon Nemec also scored for the Devils, while Jake Allen made 28 saves. New Jersey has won six of eight games. Frank Nazar scored twice for Chicago, Ilya Mikheyev added a goal, and Spencer Knight stopped 35 shots for the Blackhawks, who have lost five of six.

Lightning 3, Predators 2

Corey Perry scored the go-ahead goal off a rebound in the third period as Tampa Bay held on to reclaim the top spot in the Atlantic Division with a victory over Nashville at home.

Perry’s 15th goal of the season and fourth in 13 games since returning to Tampa Bay came at 6:52 of the final period, allowing the Lightning (46-21-6, 98 points) to match Buffalo in points while holding one game in hand over the surging Sabres. Jake Guentzel recorded a goal and two assists, while Brandon Hagel scored once to tie his career-high mark of 35 goals, which he set last season with Tampa Bay.

Filip Forsberg tallied a goal and an assist, Joakim Kemell scored his first NHL goal in his 10th career appearance, and defenseman Justin Barron earned an assist in his 200th game as Nashville (34-31-9, 77 points) suffered their third consecutive loss (0-3-0).