STOP THE PRESSES, HAWKS WIN

The Chicago Blackhawks ended their 10-game losing streak Tuesday night, blowing a three-goal lead before Kyle Calder scored with 2:59 left in overtime for a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals.

Seeking their first win since Dec. 16, the Blackhawks built a 3-0 lead in the opening 23 minutes. Although the Capitals came back to force overtime, Chicago ended a skid that came dangerously close to the club record of 12, set at the end of the 1950-51 season.

Calder scored the game-winner after arriving at the net at the same time as Washington defenseman Shaone Morrisonn and a shot by Chicago's Tyler Arnason. Calder managed to get the puck past goaltender Olie Kolzig, and the goal stood after a replay review.

Chicago goalie Adam Munro stopped 34 shots in his eighth NHL game, the first since April 2004. His only other NHL victory came against Washington on March 12, 2004.

Alexander Ovechkin had a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who have lost five straight -- all at home.

The Capitals trailed 3-0 before Brendan Witt scored on a wrist shot from the right circle at 11:19 of the second period. It was the defenseman's 20th career goal in 607 games, the first since April 1, 2004.

Less than 2 minutes later, Ovechkin squeezed a shot through Munro's pads, the rookie's team-high 26th goal of the season.

Ovechkin earned an assist on the tying goal, giving his 51 points at the midpoint of Washington's schedule. Ovechkin flicked a pass to Brian Sutherby in the slot with 16:33 left, an instant after a Washington power play expired.

The Capitals finished 0-for-7 with the extra man.

Chicago's Matthew Barnaby scored the lone goal of the first period, converting a pass from a charging Mikael Holmqvist at 8:00.

A power-play goal by Radim Vrbata made it 2-0 in the first minute of the second period, and Chicago's Jaroslav Spacek was credited with a goal at 2:47 when the rebound of his shot hit Washington defenseman Jamie Heward and bounded into the net.

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