Matt Gilroy's first career goal Monday helped the New York Rangers in a 3-2 victory over the New Jersey Devils. Michael Del Zotto and Ales Kotalik each had a goal and an assist and Vinny Prospal had two assists for the Rangers.

Brandon Dubinsky had two goals and an assist Saturday to lead the New York Rangers to a 5-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Marian Gaborik added a goal and an assist and now has three points in two games since signing a free agent contract with the Rangers, who were lost to Pittsburgh in their season opener Friday.

Brian Pothier's first goal since December 2007 lifted the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 win over Tampa Bay Friday. The eight-year veteran defenseman had missed 14 months with a career-threatening concussion before he returned Monday against the Atlanta Thrashers. Alexander Ovechkin's 52nd goal of the season was one of three first-period power-play goals.

Slava Kozlov scored the game-winner in a shootout Saturday when the Atlanta Thrashers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-3. After the first three shooters in the extra segment failed to score, Kozlov fired a wrist shot past the stick side of Tampa Bay netminder Karri Ramo. In regulation, Kozlov scored his 22nd goal in the first period.

Chris Kunitz scored twice Tuesday and the Pittsburgh Penguins skated to a 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Lightning. Matt Cooke also scored for the Penguins, who are 6-1-0 over their last seven games.