Carolina Hurricanes goalie Manny Legace (34) hits the puck away from Tampa Bay Lightning's Ryan Malone (12) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Hurricanes beat Lightning 3-1

Tuomo Ruutu and Jussi Jokinen scored second-period goals, and Manny Legace made 20 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-1 on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, top, of Russia, celebrates his first period goal in front of Toronto Maple Leafs' Jamal Mayers during NHL hockey action in Toronto Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Kessel, Hagman lift Maple Leafs in shootout

Phil Kessel, Niklas Hagman and a couple of good bounces helped pull the Toronto Maple Leafs out of another extended winless slide. Photo Gallery Available

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Patrick Lalime, (40), and Ottawa Senators' Jason Spezza keep their eyes on a flying puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Ottawa Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009.

Senators surge past Sabres 5-3

Daniel Alfredsson had two goals and an assist and Filip Kuba had a goal and three assists to lead the Ottawa Senators to a 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Phoenix Coyotes' James Vandermeer (2) gets slammed to the ice as he collides with Philadelphia Flyers' Ray Emery (29) and Ryan Parent after trying to get a shot off in the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Glendale, Ariz.

Yandle lifts Coyotes past Flyers

Keith Yandle scored a power-play goal with 9:41 remaining to help the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Philadelphia Flyers 3-1 on Saturday night for their second victory in three games. Photo Gallery Available

San Jose Sharks' Dany Heatley, right, shoots as Philadelphia Flyers' Matt Carle blocks in the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Nov. 20, 2009, in San Jose, Calif. Flyers goalie Ray Emery is at left.

Heatley's hat trick leads Sharks past Flyers

Dany Heatley scored three times, Joe Thornton recorded his 600th NHL assist, and the San Jose Sharks beat the Philadelphia Flyers 6-3 on Friday night. Photo Gallery Available

Dallas Stars right wing Jere Lehtinen (26) is checked into the bench by New Jersey Devils defenseman Matthew Corrente (32) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Dallas.

Robidas helps Stars beat Devils

Defenseman Stephane Robidas had two goals and two assists, rookie Tom Wandell scored the tiebreaking goal midway through the third period and the Dallas Stars beat the New Jersey Devils 5-3 on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Steve Mason, left, blocks a shot as Nashville Predators right wing Joel Ward (29) swings at the rebound in the third period of an NHL hockey game on Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn.

Santorelli and Legwand lift Preds to SO win

Mike Santorelli and David Legwand scored shootout goals to lead the Nashville Predators to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday night. Photo Gallery Available

Chicago Blackhawks (13-5-2) at Edmonton Oilers (9-10-3), 10 p.m.

After getting a long road trip off to a rousing start, the Central Division-leading Chicago Blackhawks aim to continue their recent successful ways in tonight's encounter with the Edmonton Oilers from Rexall Place.

Recap: Toronto vs. Washington

Phil Kessel scored the game-winning goal in the first round of the shootout, as the Toronto Maple Leafs ended a five-game skid with a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals at Air Canada Centre.

Recap: Vancouver vs. Colorado

Christian Ehrhoff had two goals and an assist, and the Vancouver Canucks scored four unanswered goals in the third period to upend the Colorado Avalanche, 5-2, at GM Place.

Recap: St. Louis vs. NY Islanders

David Perron scored a pair of insurance goals in the third period, as the St. Louis Blues scored four unanswered goals to defeat the New York Islanders, 4-1, at Scottrade Center.

Washington Capitals (13-5-4) at Toronto Maple Leafs (3-11-6), 7 p.m.

The Washington Capitals will try to avoid a second straight loss tonight in a matchup with the Toronto Maple Leafs at Air Canada Centre.

Recap: Nashville vs. Columbus

David Legwand netted the game-winner in the shootout as the Nashville Predators downed the Columbus Blue Jackets, 4-3, at Sommet Center.

Florida Panthers (9-9-2) at New York Rangers (11-9-1), 7 p.m.

Marian Gaborik has had no problem living up to the five- year contract the Rangers gave him in the offseason. Now he just needs some help from the rest of his new club.

New York Islanders (8-7-7) at St. Louis Blues (7-8-4), 8 p.m.

After losing for the first time in regulation on their seven-game road trip, the New York Islanders head to St. Louis, where they battle the Blues tonight at Scottrade Centre.

Tampa Bay Lightning (8-4-7) at Carolina Hurricanes (4-12-5), 7 p.m.

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to win consecutive games for the first time in over six weeks when they welcome the Tampa Bay Lightning to RBC Center for tonight's Southeast Division battle.

Recap: Atlanta vs. Pittsburgh

Martin Skoula scored twice as the Pittsburgh Penguins downed the Atlanta Thrashers, 3-2, at Philips Arena.

Recap: San Jose vs. Philadelphia

Dany Heatley notched the second hat trick of his career to help the San Jose Sharks take a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers at HP Pavilion.

Recap: Dallas vs. New Jersey

Stephane Robidas tallied two goals and two assists, and the Dallas Stars defeated the New Jersey Devils, 5-3, at American Airlines Center.

National Hockey League Game Capsules

Carey Price made 32 saves to help the Montreal Canadiens take down the Washington Capitals, 3-2, at Verizon Center. Michael Cammalleri and Tomas Plekanec each had a goal and an assist, while Travis Moen also lit the lamp for the Canadiens, who have won three of their last four games. Eric Fehr and Brendan Morrison both scored for Washington, while Michal Neuvirth was charged with three goals on 22 shots for the Capitals, who had won five of six coming into the contest.

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