The Phoenix Coyotes belatedly returned to winning ways at home, posting a 4-3 win over the Eastern Conference-leading New Jersey Devils on Thursday.
Daniel Winnik scored with 8 minutes, 8 seconds remaining and Zbynek Michalek added the critical power-play goal 1 minute, 16 seconds later for Phoenix.
Matthew Lombardi and Peter Mueller also scored against the Devils to help the Coyotes snap their four-game home losing streak.
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Brian Rolston scored twice and Travis Zajac also netted for the Devils, whose Eastern Conference lead over Buffalo was cut to two points.
BRUINS 2, SHARKS 1, SO
In San Jose, California, Zdeno Chara scored the only goal in a shootout as Boston edged San Jose.
Daniel Paille scored in regulation for the Bruins, who won their first game in four.
Joe Thornton scored for the Sharks, whose Pacific Division lead was trimmed to nine points over Phoenix.
RED WINGS 3, HURRICANES 1
In Detroit, Michigan, Drew Miller had a goal and an assist, while Jimmy Howard made 37 saves to help Detroit beat Carolina.
BLACKHAWKS 3, BLUE JACKETS 0
In Chicago, Cristobal Huet made his fourth shutout of the season as Chicago overcame Columbus.
Brian Campbell, Dustin Byfuglien and Duncan Keith scored for the Blackhawks, who drew level with San Jose for the Western Conference lead.
Thursday’s other results:
• Sabres 2, Thrashers 1, OT
• Kings 4, Ducks 0
• Senators 2, Rangers 0
• Canadiens 5, Stars 3
• Blues 1, Wild 0
• Penguins 3, Oilers 2
• Panthers 3, Lightning 2
• Maple Leafs 4, Flyers 0
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