NHL

Jeff Finger and Phil Kessel each netted a goal and an assist, and the Toronto Maple Leafs notched their first home win with a 5-1 victory over the defending Western Conference champion Detroit Red Wings.

Mike Knuble registered two goals and picked up two assists, as the Washington Capitals scored five times in the third period to defeat the Florida Panthers, 7-4, at Verizon Center.

Matt Moulson and Blake Comeau each had a goal and an assist as the New York Islanders downed the Atlanta Thrashers, 6-3, at Nassau Coliseum.

Dan Ellis made 27 stops and Cody Franson added a goal and one assist, as Nashville downed Los Angeles, 3-1, at Staples Center.

New York Islanders defenseman Radek Martinek will be out of action the remainder of the season due to a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

The Calgary Flames will try to win their third straight contest when they welcome the New York Rangers for this evening's interconference battle at the Saddledome.

A pair of teams aiming for back-to-back wins will meet tonight in Southern California, as the Phoenix Coyotes visit the Anaheim Ducks for a Pacific Division battle at Honda Center.

The Blue Jackets have struggled since a quick start to the season. The Hurricanes have been nothing but ice cold all year long.

The Pittsburgh Penguins will try to bounce back from their first road loss of the season when they visit the San Jose Sharks for tonight's battle between first-place teams at HP Pavilion.

The Dallas Stars begin a four-game road trip tonight in Minnesota, where they will battle the Wild at Xcel Energy Center.