Boston, MA (My Sportsbook) - Patrice Bergeron picked up a goal and one assist as Boston topped Florida, 4-2, at TD Banknorth Garden. Marc Savard added a goal and a helper for the Bruins, winners in three straight and eight of nine. David Krejci and Phil Kessel also scored while Tim Thomas stopped 30 shots for the win. David Booth and Ville Peltonen scored for the Panthers, who have lost three of four. Tomas Vokoun allowed all four goals on 39 shots.

Final Score: New Jersey 5, NY Islanders 2

Newark, NJ (My Sportsbook) - Brian Gionta had a goal and an assist as the New Jersey Devils roughed up the New York Islanders, 5-2, at Prudential Center. Jamie Langenbrunner and Zach Parise each had three assists while Kevin Weekes made 25 saves in the win for the Devils, who are in the midst of a three-game winning streak. Andy Hilbert and Sean Bergenheim each had a goal and Joey MacDonald gave up all five goals on 33 shots for the Islanders, who had their first three-game winning streak of the season stopped.

Final Score: Carolina 5, Phoenix 2

Raleigh, NC (My Sportsbook) - Eric Staal snapped an eight-game goal- less drought with his fifth career hat trick, helping the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 win over the Phoenix Coyotes at RBC Center. Ray Whitney added a pair of third-period goals including an empty-netter for Carolina, which earned its first three-game winning streak of the season. The 'Canes have now notched victories in the first three tests of a four-game homestand and improved to 6-4-0 as the host this season. Joni Pitkanen registered three assists and Scott Walker two for Carolina, which will complete their homestand Sunday against Nashville. Cam Ward halted 26-of-28 shots to get the win. Kevin Porter and Shane Doan lit the lamp for the Coyotes, who dropped their fourth straight game on the heels of a three-game winning streak. Ilya Bryzgalov made 28 saves in defeat.

Final Score: Philadelphia 3, Buffalo 0

Buffalo, NY (My Sportsbook) - Martin Biron stopped all 40 shots he saw against his former team to post his first shutout of the season as the Philadelphia Flyers downed the Buffalo Sabres, 3-0, at HSBC Arena. Biron, who played his first eight-plus seasons in Buffalo before being traded to Philadelphia near the trade deadline in 2007, became the first Philadelphia goaltender to post a shutout in Buffalo since Tommy Soderstrom guided the Flyers to a 2-0 win on December 27, 1993. It was also Biron's 24th shutout in his career. Jeff Carter scored twice while Scott Hartnell tallied the other goal for the Flyers, who have won their last three games and have recorded a point in each of their last five contests. Ryan Miller stopped 22 of 24 shots for the Sabres, who are in the midst of a season-high four-game losing streak.

Final Score: Tampa Bay 4, Nashville 1

Tampa, FL (My Sportsbook) - Vincent Lecavalier scored twice to lead Tampa Bay over Nashville, 4-1, at St. Pete Times Forum. Vinny Prospal and Mark Recchi also tallied for the Lightning, who gave interim head coach Rick Tocchet his first win in three games since taking over for the fired Barry Melrose on November 14. Ryan Malone returned from a four-game absence to record three assists but left the game late with an undisclosed injury. Steven Stamkos registered two helpers for Tampa Bay. Mike Smith stopped 34 shots for his fifth win of the season. Jordin Tootoo collected the lone goal for the Predators, who have dropped two in a row after winning three straight. Dan Ellis took the loss by allowing all four scores on just 24 shots.

Final Score: St. Louis 3, Anaheim 2 (OT)

St. Louis, MO (My Sportsbook) - Lee Stempniak's goal 2:39 into overtime lifted St. Louis over Anaheim, 3-2, at Scottrade Center. Stempniak gained control of the puck near center ice, and once over the Ducks' blue line, crossed to the left wing. As he reached the left circle, he released a low wrister which managed to get through Anaheim goaltender Jean-Sebastien Giguere. David Backes and Steve Regier also tallied for the Blues, who have won two of three and posted their second straight overtime victory after besting Chicago last Friday. Manny Legace made 26 saves, improving to 6-3-1 on the season. Chris Kunitz and Scott Niedermayer scored for the Ducks, who have lost five of six. Giguere was the hard-luck loser, after making 25 stops.