NHL: Eric Nystrom heroics in vain for Nashville Predators
Eric Nystrom scored four goals in a losing effort as Nashville Predators went down 5-4 by Calgary Flames in a shootout.
Last Updated: 25/01/14 8:41am
Two goals from David Jones plus markers from Mark Giordano and Mikael Backlund levelled things up for the Flames before Sean Monahan scored the vital penalty shot.
Phoenix Coyotes survived a strong fightback from Edmonton Oilers as they claimed a 4-3 victory.
Mikkel Boedker, Radim Vrbata, Derek Morris and Mike Ribeiro had the Coyotes 4-0 ahead before Matt Hendricks, David Perron and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins set up a tense finish.
Jonas Gustavsson stopped 30 shots to help guide Detroit Red Wings to a 4-1 win over Montreal Canadiens.
Henrik Zetterberg, Riley Sheahan, Niklas Kronwall and Gustav Nyquist netted for the Wings with Brendan Gallagher posting the only response for the Habs.
Florida Panthers scored twice in the third period but it wasn't enough as they went down 3-2 to Colorado Avalanche.
Ryan O'Reilly, Paul Stastny and Jamie McGinn gave the Avalanche a 3-0 lead before Scottie Upshall's brace closed the gap late on.
In the day's other game, goals from Stephen Gionta and Adam Henrique gave New Jersey Devils a 2-1 win over Washington Capitals who responded through Jason Chimera.
