ANAHEIM, California: Centre Joe Pavelski scored two goals as the San Jose Sharks defeated Anaheim 3-0, marking just the second time this season that the Ducks have been kept scoreless.
Goalie Antti Niemi made 28 saves for his 30th career shutout as San Jose beat Anaheim for the third time in four meetings this season, thoroughly frustrating the team that leads the NHL in standings points.
Maple Leafs 4, Bruins 3
The Toronto Maple Leafs blew a two-goal lead but still posted a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins when centre Nazem Kadri scored in the fifth round of the shootout.
Center Leo Komarov scored Toronto’s first goal in his first game since suffering a concussion.
Stars 6, Coyotes 0
Goalie Kari Lehtonen stopped 32 shots for his third shutout of the season as the Dallas Stars demolished Arizona 6-0 to end the Coyotes’ three-game winning streak.
Islanders 5, Jets 2
Centre Ryan Strome scored his seventh goal of the season and added three assists to lead the New York Islanders to a 5-2 road victory over the Winnipeg Jets.
New York centre Frans Nielsen scored two goals as New York improved to 6-1-1 in its last eight games.
Penguins 2, Hurricanes 1
Centre Brandon Sutter notched the game-winning goal with less than two minutes left and the Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 to halt a four-game winless streak.
Blue Jackets 3, Wild 1
The Columbus Blue Jackets capped off the most successful December in the club’s 15-season history with a 3-1 win over the Minnesota Wild. The Blue Jackets finished the month 10-1-1.
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