Petr Sykora and Pascal Dupuis both recorded hat tricks Thursday, the first of their NHL careers, leading Pittsburgh to a 9-2 blasting of the New York Islanders. The Penguins halted a three-game losing streak in overwhelming fashion, scoring two more goals than they had managed in any previous game this season. Sykora added an assist and Miroslav Satan had a goal and two assists.

Hall of Fame coach Al Arbour walked out with another win, while everyone around the New York Islanders left with concern about Rick DiPietro.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Trent Hunter and Miroslav Satan scored in the shootout as the New York Islanders kept their playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 win over the New Jersey Devils in National Hockey League play Tuesday in Uniondale.

BUFFALO, N.Y. - Tomas Kaberle's goal with 1:15 remaining in overtime capped a stirring comeback for the Toronto Maple Leafs as they defeated the Buffalo Sabres 6-5 Monday night.