Tuesday, January 27, 2004
Panthers 4, Capitals 1
SUNRISE, Fla. -- Donald Audette scored two power-play goals to reach 500th career points, and the Florida Panthers beat Washington, just hours after the Capitals traded star Jaromir Jagr to the New York Rangers. The Capitals and Rangers completed the deal before the game, with Jagr going to New York in exchange for Anson Carter. The Panthers snapped a two-game losing skid, both at home, and won for only the second time in their last six, while Washington has dropped two straight overall and five in a row on the road.
Devils 2, Canadiens 0
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Martin Brodeur made 21 saves for his 10th shutout, matching the New Jersey star's career high. Brodeur is just five shy of the NHL modern-era record of 15 shutouts set by Chicago's Tony Esposito in 1969-70. Patrik Elias scored a short-handed goal and set up a power-play tally by Grant Marshall for the Devils. Canadiens goalie Jose Theodore had 22 saves
Islanders 3, Hurricanes 2
RALEIGH, N.C. -- Trent Hunter had a goal and two assists, and Rick DiPietro made 25 saves for New York in the Islanders' first game against former coach Peter Laviolette. Michael Peca and Justin Papineau also scored to help the Islanders to their first road win in January. Sean Hill had a goal and an assist for the Hurricanes. Justin Williams, acquired from Philadelphia on Tuesday, added a power-play goal in the third period. R
Stars 2, Blues 0
DALLAS -- Marty Turco stopped 33 shots for his 16th career shutout, and Dallas' Aaron Downey scored his first goal of the season late in the opening period.
-- Associated Press