Pittsburgh, PA (My Sportsbook) - Alex Ovechkin scored twice and added an assist as Washington scored four times in the final period for a 6-3 win over Pittsburgh at Mellon Arena. Tomas Fleischmann notched the game-winner for the Capitals, who snapped a three-game losing skid and won for the second time in as many tries in Pittsburgh this season. Washington also took away a 4-3 decision on October 16. Viktor Kozlov, Alexander Semin and Jeff Schultz also tallied and Jose Theodore stopped 26 shots in the victory. Miroslav Satan, Evgeni Malkin and Ryan Whitney scored for the Penguins, who have lost three of four and were unable to maintain momentum from a road win in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Marc-Andre Fleury allowed five goals on 41 shots for the loss.

Final Score: Ottawa 3, Atlanta 2

Atlanta, GA (My Sportsbook) - Dean McAmmond's second-period goal proved to be the difference, as the Ottawa Senators edged the Atlanta Thrashers, 3-2, in a clash of cellar-dwellers at Philips Arena. Daniel Alfredsson and Jason Spezza both registered a goal and an assist for Ottawa, which won consecutive games for the first time since earning wins over these same Thrashers and Pittsburgh on December 3 and 6, respectively. A Cup finalist in 2007, Ottawa has plunged to the bottom of the Northeast Division standings with 36 points. Brian Elliott, a 23-year-old rookie unearthed in the ninth round (291st overall) of the 2003 draft by the Sens, made 29 saves in his third straight start. Todd White and Chris Thorburn tallied for the sputtering Thrashers, who have lost eight of 10 and are last in the Southeast Division with 33 points. Only the woeful New York Islanders have accrued fewer points (28) in the league. Kari Lehtonen allowed three goals on 30 shots to take the loss.

Final Score: Chicago 4, Buffalo 1

Chicago, IL (My Sportsbook) - Jonathan Toews had a goal and an assist and Cristobal Huet made 22 saves, as the Chicago Blackhawks downed the Buffalo Sabres, 4-1, at United Center. Patrick Sharp, Martin Havlat and James Wisniewski each scored once for Chicago, which has won two in a row following a two-game slide. Kris Versteeg had a pair of assists in the win for Chicago. Ales Kotalik scored the lone goal for Buffalo, which has lost two in a row after winning four straight to start 2009. The Sabres lost in part because of an ineffective power play unit that didn't capitalize on seven chances, including a six-minute stretch in the second period. Patrick Lalime made 21 saves in the loss.

Final Score: Detroit 4, Anaheim 3

Anaheim, CA (My Sportsbook) - Dan Cleary and Johan Franzen tallied 35 seconds apart in the third period, and Chris Osgood made an unbelievable glove save in the frame's late stages to preserve Detroit's 4-3 come-from-behind triumph over Anaheim at Honda Center. Tomas Holmstrom and Jiri Hudler also scored for the Red Wings, who have recorded at least a point in nine straight games (7-0-2). Pavel Datsyuk and Niklas Kronwall both registered two assists, while Osgood made 25 saves to earn his 15th win of the season. Ryan Getzlaf had a goal and two helpers to lead the Ducks, who have lost three of four. Corey Perry and Steve Montador each had a goal and an assist, while Jean-Sebastien Giguere stopped 29-of-33 shots.