The Florida Panthers are still unbeaten, and the New York Rangers are still struggling.
John Vanbiesbrouck made 34 saves as the Panthers tied the Rangers 1-1 Tuesday night to remain the NHL's only unbeaten team.Florida extended its non-losing streak to 11 (7-0-4), four short of the league record at the start of a season. The Edmonton Oilers opened the 1984-85 season with a 15-game unbeaten streak (12-0-3).
"We're not looking at the record," said Vanbiesbrouck, who entered the game with a sparkling 1.47 goals-against average. "We're just thinking about playing consistently. We're giving ourselves a chance to win every game."
By contrast, the Rangers are 4-6-3 in their first 13 games.
Florida is 4-0-2 against New York in their last six meetings dating back to last season.
"The players believe in themselves," Panthers coach Doug MacLean said. "It's still just 11 games into a long season, but it's always good to get a good start."
Bruins 5, Devils 2
Bill Ranford stopped 46 shots - four after losing his stick during a New Jersey power play - and Boston scored three times in a span of 2:07 for its first home victory of the season.
Blackhawks 2, Lightning 2
Chicago defenseman Eric Weinrich scored twice, including the tying goal at 6:50 of the third period.
Kings 5, Maple Leafs 2
Eddie Olczyk, Ray Ferraro and Yanic Perreault scored in the last 4:18 to lift Los Angeles to victory at Toronto.