Saturday, Nov. 15, 2008

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) The San Jose Sharks' defense corps set a franchise record with nine assists in a 6-1 rout of the Calgary Flames on Thursday.

Milan Michalek and Joe Pavelski scored two goals apiece for San Jose which continues to set the pace for the league in the early stages of the season.

Four goals in the first period set up the Sharks' 10th win in 11 home games this season. They lead the NHL in goals and shots per game.

Bruins 6, Canadiens 1

In Boston, Marco Sturm and Stephane Yelle each scored two goals for the Bruins, who have won five in a row.

Red Wings 4, Lightning 3

In Tampa, Henrik Zetterberg, Mikael Samuelsson and Johan Franzen all scored third-period goals for Detroit, while goaltender Chris Osgood had 15 saves to improve to 17-0 in his career against the Lightning.

Penguins 5, Flyers 4 (SO)

In Pittsburgh, the home team blew a three-goal lead then recovered to beat Philadelphia in a shootout.

Penguins rookie Alex Goligoski scored on his first shootout attempt after Sidney Crosby had tied the game late in the third period with his second goal.

Wild 4, Coyotes 0

In St. Paul, Minn., Niklas Backstrom stopped 24 shots for his second shutout of the season as the Wild recorded their ninth straight win over Phoenix.

Maple Leafs 5, Oilers 2

In Edmonton, Tomas Kaberle had a goal and two assists and Matt Stajan added three assists as Toronto downed the hosts.

Kings 3, Stars 2

In Dallas, Michal Handzus and Kyle Quincey scored power-play goals and Erik Ersberg made 24 saves for Los Angeles.

Islanders 3, Senators 1

In Ottawa, Kyle Okposo and Trent Hunter scored power-play goals, and Joey MacDonald made 29 saves for New York.

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