Yutaka Fukufuji became the first Japanese to play in the National Hockey League, but he allowed Denis Wideman's power-play goal in the third period as the St. Louis Blues beat the Los Angeles Kings 6-5 on Saturday.
Fukufuji entered to start the third in relief of Barry Brust, who gave up five goals. Fukufuji faced five shots, but gave up Wideman's goal 7:32 into the period.
Senators 8, Canadiens 3
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In Ottawa, Daniel Alfredsson had a goal and four assists and Chris Kelly had a career-high four points in Ottawa's win over Montreal.
Penguins 5, Flyers 3
In Philadelphia, Jordan Staal put in the go-ahead goal late in the third period as Pittsburgh defeated the Philadelphia Flyers.
Rangers 3, Bruins 1
In New York, Martin Straka tied All-Star Brendan Shanahan for the New York scoring lead and Jed Ortmeyer scored on a late penalty shot to give the Rangers the victory.
Lightning 3, Sabres 2
At Buffalo, New York, Brad Richards scored the go-ahead goal 7 minutes into the third period, helping Tampa Bay beat Buffalo.
Predators 4, Blue Jackets 1
At Columbus, Ohio, Jerred Smith-son had his first two-goal game and Nashville beat Columbus.
Canucks 6, Maple Leafs 1
At Toronto, Daniel Sedin, Mattias Ohlund, Trevor Linden, Taylor Pyatt and Sami Salo scored to lead Vancouver past Toronto.
Devils 2, Islanders 1, OT
At Uniondale, New York, Scott Gomez scored in overtime in New Jersey's win over the Islanders.
Red Wings 6, Blackhawks 3
At Detroit, Jason Williams had two goals and Detroit beat Chicago. Williams scored his second goal at 13:37 of the third period.
Thrashers 4, Hurricanes 3, SO
At Raleigh, North Carolina, Slava Kozlov and Marian Hossa scored in the shootout to lift Atlanta past Carolina.
Panthers 7, Capitals 3
At Sunrise, Florida, Stephen Weiss scored three goals to lead Florida to a win over Washington.
Sharks 4, Coyotes 1
At Glendale, Arizona, Ryane Clowe had two goals and an assist, Vesa Toskala made 29 saves and San Jose beat Phoenix.
Avalanche 3, Ducks 2, SO
At Anaheim, California, Milan Hedjuk scored the deciding goal in the shootout to lift Colorado past Anaheim.
Flames 3, Oilers 1
At Calgary, Alberta, Dion Phaneuf scored the tiebreaking power-play goal at 11:29 of the third period and Calgary rallied past Edmonton.
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