Detroit tops Vancouver to end losing streak

Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Pascal Leclaire, bottom, upends the Phoenix Coyotes' Fredrik Sjostrom, top left, of Sweden as the Blue Jackets' Marc Methot looks on in the second period in their NHL game in Glendale, Arizona, on Thursday. PHOTO: AP

The NHL-leading Detroit Red Wings snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 in a shootout on Thursday.

Henrik Zetterberg scored the only goal of the shootout, slipping a backhander between Roberto Luongo's pads after a fake, to secure the win.

Canadiens 3, Thrashers 2, SO

In Atlanta, Andrei Kostitsyn scored with a brilliant move in the second period, then came through again in the shootout to lead Montreal past Atlanta.

Senators 5, Hurricanes 1

In Ottawa, Antoine Vermette had his first two-goal game of the season to give Eastern Conference leaders Ottawa victory over Carolina.

Martin Gerber made 36 saves for Ottawa, who became the first Eastern Conference team to reach 30 wins. But the news wasn't all good, as captain Daniel Alfredsson injured his hip and was forced out of the game early in the second period.

Carolina's losing streak reached a season-high four games.

Capitals 5, Oilers 4, SO

In Washington, Matt Bradley scored after 11 other Washington players missed in the shootout, topping Edmonton. Bradley finally broke the deadlock in the 12th round. Olie Kolzig then stopped Sheldon Souray to end it.

The Capitals had scored four goals in the second period.

Ducks 2, Predators 1

In Nashville, Tennessee, Stanley Cup champions Anaheim stretched their winning streak to a season-high five games by downing Nashville.

Stars 4, Sharks 2

In San Jose, California, Dallas further tightened the Pacific Division race with a victory over slumping San Jose. The win pulled the Stars even with the Sharks in the division standings, just one point behind first-placed Anaheim.

Blue Jackets 4, Coyotes 3

In Glendale, Arizona, Rick Nash scored with 21.5 seconds left to lift Columbus over Phoenix and record a fourth straight win.

Maple Leafs 3, Bruins 2, SO

In Boston, Toronto snapped a six-game road losing streak with a shootout victory over Boston.