NHL

Mika Pyorala's first career shootout tally was the difference as Philadelphia clipped St. Louis, 2-1, at Wachovia Center.

Rick Nash's third-period goal proved to be the game-winner, as the Columbus Blue Jackets held on for a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes at Nationwide Arena to extend the woes for Carolina.

Ryan Malone and Alex Tanguay picked up a goal and an assist each, as Tampa Bay posted a 3-1 victory over Montreal at Bell Centre.

David Clarkson and Andy Greene each had a power- play goal early in the third period to lift the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 win over the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Place.

Jeff Finger and Phil Kessel each netted a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs notched their first home win with a 5-1 victory over the defending Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings.

Mike Knuble registered two goals and picked up two assists, as the Washington Capitals scored five times in the third period to defeat the Florida Panthers, 7-4, at Verizon Center.

Matt Moulson and Blake Comeau each had a goal and an assist as the New York Islanders downed the Atlanta Thrashers, 6-3, at Nassau Coliseum.

Dan Ellis made 27 stops and Cody Franson added a goal and one assist, as Nashville downed Los Angeles, 3-1, at Staples Center.

New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek will be out of action the remainder of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

The Calgary Flames will try to win their third straight contest when they welcome the New York Rangers for this evening's interconference battle at the Saddledome.