photo file from goldengatesports.com: San Jose Sharks Joe Thornton shown in victory lap after goal score against the Arizona Coyotes in Glendale on January 16th

On the NHL Podcast with Joe Lami:

1 The San Jose Sharks lost their second straight game at home to the New York Rangers 6-5 last night. The third period the Sharks tried to break through scoring two goals, but coming up one goal short to tie it.

2 The Edmonton Oilers got one goal in a win past the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night 4-3. Connor McDavid scored in the third round of the shootout for the win.

3 The Vegas Golden Knights dropped a 2-1 game to the visiting New York Islanders. The Islanders’ Jordan Eberle scored for the Isles for the win. The Knights are carrying an amazing 32-12-4 record.

4 The Buffalo Sabers goalie Robin Lehner stopped all three shots on Wednesday for his second shutout of the season as the Sabers blanked the Vancouver Canucks 4-0.

5 The Washington Caps got a 4-2 win past the Florida Panthers. The Caps’ Alex Ovechkin scored his 30th goal and got his 500th assist in the win.

Joe Lami does the NHL Podcast each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com