Lindros Is Out, but Flyers Win

Eric Lindros was scratched before the game because of a headache, and then the Philadelphia Flyers were a pain for the Coyotes Monday night at Phoenix, winning, 4-1.

Keith Primeau scored twice and John LeClair and Valeri Zelepukin also connected for the Flyers, who won for the ninth time in 13 games.

Lindros, who played but did not score in Philadelphia’s 3-1 loss to Colorado on Sunday, was beginning to suit up for Monday night’s game but stopped because of a headache. Team officials said his condition does not appear to be related to the concussion Lindros sustained Jan. 14 at Atlanta, the third of the six-time All-Star’s career. The center, who already had missed 13 games because of four different injuries, will return to Philadelphia with the team and will be re-examined by team doctors.

New Jersey 3, Pittsburgh 2--The Devils, in a scoring slump for more than a month, twice opened two-goal leads and hung on to win at Pittsburgh. Bobby Holik’s goal off Penguin Ian Moran’s skate late in the second period was the difference, giving New Jersey a 3-1 edge. The Devils finished 3-3-1 on their longest trip of the season, spanning 14 days.

San Jose 5, Calgary 3--Owen Nolan and Vincent Damphousse each had a goal and two assists, fueling the Shark comeback victory at San Jose. The Flames took a 2-0 lead on goals by Jarome Iginla, but the Sharks tied it by the end of the first period and built their advantage to 5-2 before Calgary scored again.

Edmonton 3, Atlanta 0--Ryan Smyth scored all three of the Oiler goals in the third period at Atlanta and Tommy Salo got his second shutout of the season. The Thrashers have lost nine in a row and 21 of 22 games.

Dallas 4, New York Rangers 3--Jamie Langenbrunner had two goals and Mike Modano extended his point streak to a career-high 10 games as the Stars won at New York.

Around the League

The Detroit Red Wings, looking for an experienced defenseman, reacquired Todd Gill from Phoenix for minor league left wing Philippe Audet. Gill, 35, had one goal and six assists in 41 games with the Coyotes. . . . The Rangers acquired forward Chris Wells from Florida for future considerations.