NHL ROUNDUP : Canucks Hand Sharks Fifth Loss in a Row

Geoff Courtnall scored on a power play 51 seconds into the game Sunday and four other Vancouver players added goals as the Canucks handed the San Jose Sharks their fifth consecutive loss, 5-1, at San Jose.

OTHER GAMES

Defenseman Eric Weinrich scored the game-winner in the first period as the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Dallas Stars, 2-1, in Dallas. . . . Mark Messier scored a shorthanded goal with 1:47 remaining after beating goaltender Dominik Hasek to a loose puck as the New York Rangers defeated the Buffalo Sabres, 4-2, in Buffalo. . . . Dave Poulin scored early in the third period to give the Washington Capitals a 1-1 tie at home against the Tampa Bay Lightning.