Whalers Win Wake

Glen Wesley and Kevin Dineen scored in the Hartford Whalers’ 2-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning on Sunday, giving a sellout crowd of 14,660 a win to remember them by in their final game at the Civic Center.

The Whalers’ owner insists he is not coming back to Hartford, even though he has yet to find a new home. The forgiving and faithful fans, who endured 18 years of mostly misery, stood and cried during a high-spirited and emotional sendoff.

John LeClair’s 50th goal of the season highlighted a rally in the third period as the Philadelphia Flyers beat the New Jersey Devils 5-4.

Buffalo Sabres center Pat LaFontaine will miss the playoffs and decide during the offseason whether to retire because of complications from a concussion.