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Nordiques Sneak Past Habs

Quebec Wins, 3-2; Bruins, Sabres Battle to a 1-1 Tie in OT

At 13:45 of the tight-checking period, Neely scored his 21st goal on a short flip with Hasek out of position after stopping John Gruden's backhander. Adam Oates set up the score on the sixth of nine Boston shots in the period.

The Bruins had a 14-12 advantage in shots in the third period, but neither team broke through.

Flyers 5, Lightning 4

PHILADELPHIA--John LeClair continued his good fortune against Tampa Bay, scoring early in the third period to help the Philadelphia Flyers defeat the Lightning 5-4 yesterday night.

LeClair skated to the top of the blue line and unloaded a slap shot that beat goalie J.C. Bergeron between the pads at 4:51.

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LeClair has six goals in his three games against Tampa Bay this season.

Philadelphia, first in the Atlantic Division, is 13-5-2 in its last 20 and has won seven of its last eight at home. Tampa Bay, which has never won in Philadelphia (0-3-1).

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