For the second straight game, the New Jersey Devils really did a number on the opposition. Now if they could only find a way to win.
Wednesday night, the Devils outshot the New York Rangers 54-23, yet came up on the short end of a 6-1 decision. The night before, they outshot the Boston Bruins 48-33, but lost 5-2.The Rangers opened had a 4-0 lead on two goals by Brian Leetch and one apiece by Darren Langdon and Daniel Goneau.
Panthers 3, Blackhawks 2
In Miami, Mike Hough scored with 2:17 remaining to extend the Panthers' unbeaten streak to 12 games.
Red Wings 5, Canadiens 3
In Detroit, Sergei Fedorov had a goal and an assist in a wild third period.
Capitals 4, Flyers 2
Jason Allison scored the tie-breaking goal with 1:48 left as Washington handed Philadelphia its third straight loss.
Islanders 2, Whalers 2
Kevin Dineen scored Hartford's second power-play goal of the game 4:43 into the third period.
Senators 2, Kings 2
Daniel Alfredsson completed a two-goal comeback for Ottawa as the Senators scored twice in the third period to pull out a tie with visiting Los Angeles.
Stars 2, Sabres 0
In Dallas, Andy Moog made 24 saves and Benoit Hogue and Greg Adams scored third-period goals as the Stars matched their mark for most October victories in club history.
Avalanche 6, Blues 3
In Denver, Adam Deadmarsh had two goals and an assist, and Peter Forsberg added a goal and two assists as Colorado won its fourth straight.
Oilers 4, Coyotes 1
Ryan Smyth scored twice to lead Edmonton over visiting Phoenix.
Sharks 3, Flames 1
San Jose broke its home hex against Calgary as Owen Nolan scored twice.
Canucks 6, Mighty Ducks 3
In Anaheim, Vancouver spoiled the season debut of injury-plagued Paul Kariya as Trevor Linden got his first two goals of the season and linemates Pavel Bure and Alexander Mogilny also scored.