New York's Bobby Holik scored an empty-netter with nine seconds left, his 20th goal of the season.
The Rangers, winning for only the second time in six games, ended their winless streak against Atlanta at seven games (6-0-1), defeating the Thrashers for the first time since Feb. 8, 2002.
Maple Leafs 5, Panthers 0
In Toronto, Ed Belfour made 15 saves for his seventh shutout of the season, and Gary Roberts scored twice as Toronto defeated Florida.
Belfour recorded his 72nd career shutout, putting him ahead of Harry Lumley for 10th on the NHL career list. Belfour, plagued recently by a sore back, was rarely tested as the Panthers managed just 12 shots throughout the first two periods.
Blues 3, Islanders 2
In St. Louis, Pavol Demitra scored his 21st goal 1:01 into overtime to give St. Louis a sweep of a home-and-home series with the New York Islanders.
Keith Tkachuk and Alexander Khavanov scored power-play goals for St. Louis and Chris Osgood made 22 saves as the Blues extended their unbeaten streak to four games.
Parrish scored his 17th goal on the Islanders' only shot of the second period.
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