Sean Keeley

Tomas Vokoun made 32 saves, including 21 in the opening period, to post his second consecutive shutout, as the Florida Panthers defeated the spiraling Carolina Hurricanes, 3-0, at BankAtlantic Center.

Ryan Miller posted his second shutout of the season with 24 saves, and Thomas Vanek picked up a goal and an assist, as the Buffalo Sabres notched a 3-0 win to defeat the streaking New York Islanders.

Nicklas Bergfors scored two power-play goals in the third period, as the New Jersey Devils defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2

Dan Boyle had an assist and scored the game- winner in the shootout, as the San Jose Sharks won their sixth consecutive game with a 3-2 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets