Stars of the night
--Dan Ellis, 27 saves; Nashville 3, LA 1.
--Zdeno Chara, 1 goal, 1 assist; Boston 4, Buffalo 2.
--Antero Niittymaki, 36 saves; Tampa 3, Ottawa 1.
--Matt Moulson, 1 goal, 1 assist; Islanders 6, Atlanta 3.
--Zach Parise, David Clarkson, 1 goal, 1 assist each: New Jersey 3, Ottawa 2.
--Jonas Gustavsson, 35 saves; Toronto 5, Detroit 1.
--Mike Knuble, 2 goals, 2 assists; Washington 7, Florida 4.
--Steve Mason, 24 saves; Columbus 3, Carolina 2. Hope Cam Ward's going to be OK after getting a skate in the leg. Wasn't a Clint Malarchuk situation but blood was on the ice.
--Marek Zidlicky, 1 goal, 1 assist; Minnesota 3, Dallas 2.
--Miikka Kiprusoff, 32 saves; Calgary 3, Rangers 1.
--Evgeni Nabokov, 27 saves; San Jose 5, Pittsburgh 0.
Too close for comfort
Anaheim opened a 4-0 lead on goals by Teemu Selanne, Bobby Ryan, Corey Perry and Mike Brown, only to see Phoenix score three times in the third period and make the score 4-3 with 5:24 remaining, but the Ducks held on for the win.
Non-Three Stars Selection of the night
Ray Emery, 30 saves in Philadelphia's 2-1 shootout win over St. Louis. No. 3 Chris Mason (35 saves), No. 2 Scott Hartnell (1 goal), No. 1 Mika Pyorala (shootout winner.)
Quote of the night
"We played one period today and got away with it."
Columbus coach Ken Hitchcock. The Blue Jackets scored three times in the first 3:31 of the third period and hung on for the win.
Marquee matchup
Sunday, Nov. 8 (2 games)
Edmonton (7-8-1) at Colorado (12-3-2), 8 p.m. ET. Which Oilers offense shows up? Who carries the Avalanche this time?
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