The NHL report / Scores and fast facts
Montreal 6, Florida 5 (SO): Andrei Markov scored the only shootout goal for the Habs after Panthers goalie Craig Anderson had denied Alex Kovalev and Andrei Kostitsyn.
Tampa Bay 4, Atlanta 1: Martin St. Louis scored twice, and Mike Smith made 27 saves to help the Lightning pass the Thrashers for fourth place in the Southeast Division.
Chicago 5, Calgary 2: Martin Havlat, Andrew Ladd and Patrick Sharp each had a goal and an assist, and the Blackhawks rebounded from consecutive losses to Detroit.
Anaheim 2, Phoenix 0: Rookie Bobby Ryan had a goal and an assist, and Jonas Hiller made 29 saves for the Ducks, picking up his third career shutout.
Minnesota 2, Colorado 0: Niklas Backstrom stopped 33 shots and Owen Nolan scored twice for the Wild, which held the Avs scoreless for the first time in 61 meetings.
Dallas 3, Vancouver 2 (SO): Mike Modano had a goal and an assist as the Stars rallied from a two-goal first-period deficit. Modano also converted a shootout attempt.
Around the rinks
AHL: Portland 4, Springfield 1: In a matinee, the Pirates got two goals from Trent Campbell.
Compiled from News and wire service reports.
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