National Hockey League Game Capsules

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National Hockey League Game Capsules

Alex Ovechkin notched a goal and two assists to help the Washington Capitals take a 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres at Verizon Center. Nicklas Backstrom had two goals while Mike Green added a goal and an assist for the Capitals, who have won three of four. Michal Neuvirth made 32 saves in the win. Tim Connolly and Paul Gaustad each had a goal for the Sabres, who had won six of eight coming into the game. Ryan Miller was touched for all five goals on 38 shots.

Final Score: Minnesota 3, Edmonton 1

St. Paul, MN (Sports Network) - Owen Nolan scored the game-winner in the late stages of the second period, as the Minnesota Wild held on to edge the Edmonton Oilers, 3-1, in a Northwest Division matchup at Xcel Energy Center. Andrew Brunette and Guillaume Latendresse also tallied for Minnesota, which also got a 30-save performance from Niklas Backstrom. The Wild, who were coming off losses to Ottawa and Colorado, have split their last six games overall. Robert Nilsson scored for the Oilers, who have dropped five

National Hockey League Game Capsules

Andy Greene had a pair of goals, as the New Jersey Devils kept rolling with a 4-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes at Prudential Center. Patrik Elias and Rob Niedermayer also scored, while Zach Parise had two assists for the Devils, who have won four in a row and seven of eight overall. Their current run, which has them at the top of the Atlantic Division, comes after a three-game slide. Martin Brodeur stopped 21 shots in the victory. Carolina goaltender Cam Ward, who was activated from the long-term injured list Tuesday, played in his first game since November 7 and allowed three goals on 30 shots. Brandon Sutter and Tuomo Ruutu had the goals for the Hurricanes, whose two-game win streak was snapped.

Final Score: Toronto 3, NY Islanders 2

Toronto, ON (Sports Network) - Jason Blake's tally late in regulation pushed Toronto over the New York Islanders, 3-2, at Air Canada Centre. Francois Beauchemin and Ian White also lit the lamp for the Maple Leafs, who have won four of their last five. Vesa Toskala stopped

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Daniel Alfredsson's first hat trick of the season fueled Ottawa's 5-1 decision over Boston at TD Garden. Alex Kovalev and Jonathan Cheechoo also scored for the Senators, who won their third straight game. Mike Fisher added three assists and Brian Elliott won with a 22-save performance. Daniel Paille provided the only score for the Bruins, who have dropped five of six. Tim Thomas, who had won his last 11 decisions against Ottawa, was pulled and suffered the loss after allowing three goals on nine shots in 30-plus minutes. Tuukka Rask finished the contest by stopping 15-of-17 shots.

Final Score: NY Islanders 4, New Jersey 0

Uniondale, NY (Sports Network) - Rick DiPietro stopped all 20 shots he faced to post his first shutout of the season as the New York Islanders shocked the New Jersey Devils, 4-0, at Nassau Coliseum. DiPietro, who made his return to the lineup nine days ago after missing the first three months of the season following major left-knee surgery, posted his first whitewash since February 21

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Brandon Dubinsky registered a goal and picked up two assists, as the New York Rangers defeated the Boston Bruins, 3-1, at TD Garden. Michael Del Zotto and Erik Christensen also scored for the Rangers, who are 8-1-3 in their last 12 contests. New York goalie Henrik Lundqvist turned aside 29 of the 30 shots he faced. Bruins defenseman Dennis Wideman spoiled the shutout bid with 3:44 remaining in regulation. Tim Thomas made 31 saves for Boston, which has dropped three of four.

Final Score: New Jersey 2, Montreal 1 (OT)

Montreal, QC (Sports Network) - Zach Parise scored 2:38 into overtime off an outlet pass from Travis Zajac, lifting the New Jersey Devils to a 2-1 win over the Montreal Canadiens. Martin Brodeur was stellar in making 29 saves for the Devils, who have won three in a row. Parise also assisted on Zajac's goal in the first period to help New Jersey begin a five-game road trip with a victory. Jaroslav Halak nearly equaled Brodeur in stopping 26 shots, but it wasn't enough to keep the Canadiens from

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Jarome Iginla's first hat trick of the season propelled Calgary past Los Angeles, 5-2, at Staples Center. Daymond Langkow and David Moss also scored and Jay Bouwmeester added a pair of assists for the Flames, who had dropped three of four coming in. Miikka Kiprusoff stopped 23 shots for his 12th win of the season. Drew Doughty and Alexander Frolov each tallied once for the Kings, who have dropped two straight at home. Jonathan Quick suffered his second straight loss and fifth in seven starts by allowing all five goals on 32 shots.

Final Score: Ottawa 5, Buffalo 3

Ottawa, ON (Sports Network) - Daniel Alfredsson scored twice and added an assist as Ottawa took down Buffalo, 5-3, at Scotiabank Place. Filip Kuba had a goal and three assists while Chris Kelly and Milan Michalek also registered goals for the Senators, who matched their longest winning streak of the season at three games. Pascal Leclaire stopped 24-of-25 shots through two periods before Brian Elliot came out for the final 20 minutes. Leclaire