Predators 6, Oilers 5: Edmonton and Nashville entered Tuesday's game separated by only one point in the standings. Thanks to the Predators 6-5 overtime win, the two teams are now tied with 68 points at the bottom of the Western Conference playoff picture. Jason Arnott scored the game-winner in overtime, as the two teams combined for five goals in the third period. Nashville has now won 11 of its past 16 games, including four in a row.
Penguins 3, Lightning 1: Chris Kunitz scored a pair of goals for the Penguins in their 3-1 win against Tampa Bay. Since being acquired from Anaheim, Kunitz has recorded three goals and two assists in his first three games with the Penguins. Matt Cooke also scored for the Penguins, while Marc-Andre Fleury turned aside 32-of-33 shots.
Hurricanes 5, Capitals 2: What's going on with the Capitals? Carolina stormed into Washington on Tuesday night and picked up a 5-2 win to keep pace in the Eastern Conference. The Hurricanes jumped out to a 5-0 lead thanks to a penalty shot goal from Eric Staal, two shorthanded goals, and a power play goal. Patrick Eaves scored a pair of goals in the win, while the Capitals have been outscored 11-4 in their past two home games.
The rest of Tuesday's action
Michael Frolik scores two in Florida's 4-3 win in Atlanta
New Jersey wins in overtime against Toronto
Flyers score three in the third period to beat Boston
Manny Malhotra picks up three points as Columbus gets a big win against the Kings
David Moss registers a hat trick in Calgary's win over Ottawa
Minnesota in Vancouver
Dallas takes on San Jose
Chicago and Anaheim
Chris Osgood gets the shutout as Detroit beats St. Louis
Daily rebounds
-- An active day on the waiver front, as Miroslav Satan, Eric Perrin, Brendan Morrison, Aaron Voros, Martin Gerber and Gary Roberts were all placed on waivers.
-- The Vancouver Canucks re-signed Alexandre Burrows to a four-year, $8 million deal.
Wednesday's key games
Only two games on the schedule Wednesday night, as Montreal travels to Buffalo and Detroit renews its rivalry with the Colorado Avalanche.
