Sean Keeley

Ray Whitney recorded a goal and an assist while goaltender Manny Legace was strong with 30 saves, as the Carolina Hurricanes earned their first road win of the season with a 3-2 triumph over the Pittsburgh Penguins at Mellon Arena.

Carey Price made 14 saves as Montreal downed Philadelphia, 3-1, at Bell Centre.

Alex Ovechkin returned from a two-game suspension to score two goals and Semyon Varlamov posted his second shutout of the season, as Washington won its sixth straight game, 3-0, over Tampa Bay.

Alexei Ponikarovsky netted a pair of goals, as Toronto defeated Atlanta, 5-2, at Air Canada Centre.

Kevin Durant tallied 28 points and nine rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder ended a five-game homestand with a 104-88 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Larry Hughes scored 21 points in a reserve role, and the New York Knicks posted their season-high third straight victory with a 93-84 decision over the Portland Trail Blazers.