Veteran goalie Martin Brodeur made 28 saves for his third shutout in just seven games, helping the NHL Eastern Conference-leading New Jersey Devils to a 4-0 win over the Dallas Stars on Tuesday.
Brodeur extended his league record by posting career shutout No. 106. He has five this season.
Patrik Elias scored twice, and Travis Zajac and Zach Parise added goals for New Jersey.
FLAMES 3, PREDATORS 1
In Nashville, Tennessee, Calgary moved to the top of the Northwest Division standings with a win over Nashville.
David Moss and Olli Jokinen each scored in the second period as the Flames won a fifth straight game, and fourth in a row at Nashville.
Daymond Langkow added an empty-netter for his 11th goal of the season.
The Predators’ three-game winning streak was snapped, with their sole goal from Patric Hornqvist in the third.
BLACKHAWKS 4, WILD 1
In Chicago, the hosts claimed the overall NHL points lead by sinking Minnesota.
Marian Hossa scored two goals for the second straight game as the surging Blackhawks won their fourth straight, moving ahead of New Jersey and San Jose on points.
Chicago improved its home record to a league-best 20-4-1.
Patrick Kane extended his scoring streak to nine games with a power-play goal early in the third, and John Madden also netted for the Blackhawks.
Minnesota’s Guillaume Latendresse opened the scoring.
CAPITALS 4, CANADIENS 2
In Washington, Alex Ovechkin’s debut as Washington captain was a success even though he was kept off the score sheet against Montreal.
Tomas Fleischmann had a goal and two assists after moving from left wing to center, and Alexander Semin scored twice.
Before the game, Washington introduced Ovechkin as the team’s 14th captain.
Eric Fehr scored the Capitals’ go-ahead goal in the second period.
The Canadiens goals came from Josh Gorges and Benoit Pouliot.
In other NHL action it was:
• Bruins 4, Senators 1
• Penguins 4, Thrashers 2
• Coyotes 5, Oilers 4, OT
• Canucks 7, Blue Jackets 3
• Ducks 4, Red Wings 1
• Maple Leafs 3, Panthers 2
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