Isles' Nabokov records 51st shutout of career

WASHINGTON — Evgeni Nabokov stopped 17 shots to hand the Washington Capitals their first shutout of the season, and the New York Islanders got two goals from PA Parenteau in a 3-0 victory Tuesday night.

Down but not out: Dallas' Radek Dvorak (bottom) tries to clear the puck as Detroit's Henrik Zetterberg gives chase on Tuesday. AP

The last-place Islanders ended Washington's seven-game home winning streak and denied the Capitals' bid to move past idle Florida into first place in the Southeast Division.

It was the 51st career shutout for the 36-year-old Nabokov and first with New York. He has 301 career wins, including eight this season.

Playing the last of back-to-back games and for the fourth time in six days, the Islanders converted three of 28 shots against Tomas Vokoun, who came in 14-3 with a 2.03 goals-against average in 17 starts at home.

John Tavares extended his point streak to a career-best 10 games with a power-play goal at 12:05 of the first period.

Rangers 3, Predators 0

In New York, Henrik Lundqvist made 27 saves for his fourth shutout of the season, and the Rangers stayed atop the NHL standings with a victory over Nashville that stopped the Predators' winning streak at five.

John Mitchell scored midway through the second period and defenseman Dan Girardi had a goal in the first. Ryan Callahan was awarded a goal when he dived to try to knock the puck into the empty net in the final minute, and Martin Erat dived on top of him.

New York leads the NHL with 62 points.

Lightning 5, Bruins 3

In Tampa, Dominic Moore scored a tiebreaking goal with 3:45 remaining, and the hosts beat Boston.

Steven Stamkos added his NHL-leading 31st goal into an empty net during the final minute.

Flyers 5, Wild 1

In Philadelphia, Sean Couturier scored a short-handed goal to lead a balanced attack, and the Flyers topped Minnesota.

Kimmo Timonen, Scott Hartnell, Braydon Coburn and Jakub Voracek also had goals, and Jaromir Jagr had two assists for Philadelphia, which got points from 12 players.

Darroll Powe scored against his former team for the Wild's lone goal.

Devils 5, Jets 1

In Newark, New Jersey, Ilya Kovalchuk scored two goals, giving him seven in six games, and the Devils routed Winnipeg.

Patrik Elias had a goal and two assists, and Petr Sykora and David Clarkson also scored to give New Jersey its third straight win and fifth in six games.

Blue Jackets 4, Oilers 2

In Columbus, Derek MacKenzie scored 32 seconds into the third period to help Columbus rally from a two-goal deficit and beat Edmonton.

Ryan Johansen and Derick Brassard also had goals, and Derek Dorsett added an empty-netter for the Blue Jackets.

Senators 3, Maple Leafs 2

In Toronto, Daniel Alfredsson and Jason Spezza scored, Craig Anderson made 37 saves, and Ottawa edged the Maple Leafs.

Penguins 2, Hurricanes 1 (SO)

In Pittsburgh, James Neal beat Cam Ward on the stick side in the shootout to lift the Penguins over Carolina.

Evgeni Malkin netted his 22nd goal of the season for Pittsburgh, and then scored to lead off the shootout as the Penguins won their third straight.

Red Wings 3, Stars 2 (SO)

In Dallas, Jiri Hudler scored in the second round of the shootout, Detroit's Ty Conklin was perfect in all three rounds, and the Red Wings beat the hosts.

Kings 3, Canucks 2 (SO)

In Vancouver, Justin Williams and Mike Richards scored in the shootout, and Los Angeles handed the hosts their second straight home loss.

Sharks 2, Flames 1 (SO)

In San Jose, Michal Handzus and Brent Burns scored in the shootout, and the Sharks rallied to a victory over Calgary.

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