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Kessel's OT goal lifts Leafs over Tampa Bay

Phil Kessel scored 3:33 into overtime to give Toronto a 4-3 triumph over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Stastny, Anderson shine in Avs' shutout of Panthers

Paul Stastny scored twice in the second period to support a 27-save performance by Craig Anderson, as the Colorado Avalanche blanked the Florida Panthers, 3-0, at Pepsi Center.

Sharks score six times in third to beat Nashville

Joe Pavelski registered two goals and two assists in the third period, as the San Jose Sharks scored six times over the final 20 minutes to rally past the Nashville Predators, 8-5, at HP Pavilion.

Capitals clinch Southeast Division

Thanks to Atlanta's 2-1 loss to Columbus on Thursday, the Washington Capitals clinched the Southeast Division crown.

Kiprusoff, Flames blank Sens

Miikka Kiprusoff stopped all 33 shots he faced for his 34th career shutout, as the Calgary Flames topped the Ottawa Senators, 2-0, at the Saddledome.

National Hockey League Game Capsules

Tuukka Rask stopped 31-of-32 shots to lead Boston over Philadelphia, 5-1, at Wachovia Center. Patrice Bergeron added a goal and two assists for the Bruins, who snapped a two-game slide. Marco Sturm, Blake Wheeler and David Krejci each posted a goal and one helper. Jeff Carter recorded the lone goal for the Flyers, whose two-game win streak came to an end. Starter Michael Leighton was tagged for four goals on 25 shots in 31-plus minutes. Brian Boucher finished the game with 11 stops.

Franzen helps lead Red Wings over Wild

Johan Franzen tallied a pair of goals as Detroit flattened Minnesota, 5-1, at Joe Louis Arena.

Rask, Bergeron power Bruins to win over Flyers

Tuukka Rask stopped 31-of-32 shots to lead Boston over Philadelphia, 5-1, at Wachovia Center.

Blues down Isles in shootout despite Biron's strong performance

T.J. Oshie and Brad Boyes scored in the shootout, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 win over the struggling New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum.

Habs clip Oilers in shootout

Andrei Kostitsyn scored in the fifth round of the shootout, lifting the Montreal Canadiens to a 5-4 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Garon, Blue Jackets stonewall Thrashers

Mathieu Garon made 28 stops to help the Columbus Blue Jackets take a 2-1 win over the Atlanta Thrashers at Nationwide Arena.

Pothier's OT tally gets 'Canes past Penguins

Brian Pothier scored on a one-timer 23 seconds into overtime to lift the Carolina Hurricanes to a 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins at RBC Center.

Biron strong as Blues down Isles in shootout

T.J. Oshie and Brad Boyes scored in the shootout, lifting the St. Louis Blues to a 2-1 win over the struggling New York Islanders at Nassau Coliseum.

Buffalo extends AHL agreement with Portland

The Buffalo Sabres announced on Thursday that the club has renewed its affiliate agreement with Portland of the American Hockey League on a long-term extension.

Despite scoring slump, Tavares building foundation

Rookie forwards usually take at least a season to develop into consistent performers at the NHL level.

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