Ondrej Pavelec made 30 saves in his season debut, and the Winnipeg Jets halted a four-game losing streak with goals from six players in a 6-3 victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Wednesday night in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
It was Pavelec's first NHL game this season after the veteran goalie was sent to the AHL's Manitoba Moose at the end of training camp. Pavelec, 29, was recalled Tuesday to start instead of Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson, who each struggled during the team's winless skid (0-3-1).
Edmonton 4, Florida 3 (OT): Connor McDavid scored on a breakaway with three seconds left in overtime, lifting the host Oilers to a victory over the Panthers.
Detroit 6, Boston 5 (SO): Thomas Vanek and Frans Nielsen scored in a shootout, lifting the Red Wings to a comeback victory over the visiting Bruins. Detroit rallied from 3-0 and 4-1 deficits in the first period, and with 3:04 remaining in regulation, Gustav Nyquist scored to pull them into a tie.
Pittsburgh 4, Montreal 1: Eric Fehr and Jake Guentzel scored in the second period to lead the Penguins past the Canadiens in Montreal. Ian Cole and Olli Maatta also scored for Pittsburgh, which won its second game in a row after a three-game skid.
