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    NHL: Boston Bruins beat Panthers to top the Eastern Conference


    AP, BOSTON
    Sunday, Nov 23, 2008, Page 19

    Nick Boynton of the Florida Panthers, right, throws a punch during a fight with Milan Lucic of the Boston Bruins during the second period of their NHL game in Boston on Friday.
    PHOTO: AP
    The Boston Bruins moved into a tie for the National Hockey League・s Eastern Conference lead with a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Friday.

    Marc Savard and Patrice Bergeron had a goal and an assist each to lead Boston to their eighth victory in nine games, and seventh straight at home.

    HURRICANES 5, COYOTES 2

    In Raleigh, North Carolina, Eric Staal scored three goals in quick succession to lead Carolina over Phoenix and to a season-high third straight victory.

    Ending an eight-game scoring drought, Staal completed his fifth career hat-trick in the span of just 24 minutes.

    FLYERS 3, SABRES 0


    In Buffalo, New York, Martin Biron made 40 saves for his first shutout of the season against his old team as Philadelphia beat Buffalo.

    Jeff Carter scored twice for the Flyers, who notched a third straight win, while the Sabres have lost four in a row.

    BLUES 3, DUCKS 2, OT

    In St Louis, Missouri, the home side put an end to Anaheim・s run of five straight wins on the road.

    Lee Stempniak scored with 2 minutes, 21 seconds left in overtime for the Blues.

    The Ducks had equalized with less than a second left in regulation time to force overtime.

    DEVILS 5, ISLANDERS 2

    In Newark, New Jersey, David Clarkson and Travis Zajac scored 10 seconds apart in the first period, setting up New Jersey・s win over New York.

    Goaltender Kevin Weekes made 25 saves for his 100th victory as the Devils brought up their third straight win, while ending the Islanders・ streak at the same number.

    LIGHTNING 4, PREDATORS 1

    In Tampa, Florida, Tampa Bay recorded their first win under interim coach Rick Tocchet, downing Nashville.

    Vincent Lecavalier had two goals for the Lightning, who ended their five-game losing skid.
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