Today's hockey transactions:

• Capitals signed Jim McTaggart as a free agent

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NHL standings as of this date

Team 1 2 3 F New York Islanders (5-5-3) 1 0 1 2 Atlanta Flames (7-4-3) 3 1 1 5 Att: 14,218 at Omni Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Minnesota North Stars (8-3-2) 3 1 2 6 Colorado Rockies (2-9-2) 3 1 1 5 Att: 7,062 at McNichols Arena Game Summary

Team 1 2 3 F Chicago Blackhawks (4-6-4) 0 2 2 4 Hartford Whalers (4-5-4) 1 1 0 2 Att: 7,618 at Civic Center Game Summary