NHL roundup: Isles take battle of New York

[December 03, 2015]  NEW YORK -- Kyle Okposo scored the only goal of the shootout Wednesday night to lift the New York Islanders to a 2-1 win over the New York Rangers in the first game between the regional rivals at the Islanders' new home, the Barclays Center.

John Tavares scored in regulation for the Islanders, who won their third straight and for the fourth time in five games (4-0-1) to move within three points of the Rangers in the Metropolitan Division. Jaroslav Halak made 33 saves before stopping all three shots he faced in shootout.

Viktor Stalberg scored for the Rangers, who have lost four of five (1-4-0). Henrik Lundqvist recorded 36 saves.

Jets 6, Maple Leafs 1

WINNIPEG, Manitoba -- Drew Stafford scored a pair of first-period goals, pacing Winnipeg over Toronto.

Mark Scheifele, Andrew Ladd, Bryan Little and Anthony Peluso also scored for the Jets.

Michael Grabner scored the Maple Leafs' lone goal.

Oilers 3, Bruins 2 (SO)

EDMONTON, Alberta -- Jordan Eberle was the only player to score in the shootout, and Edmonton earned a win over Boston.

Matt Hendricks and Mark Letestu had a goal and an assist each for the Oilers while Zdeno Chara and Torey Krug scored for the Bruins.

Tuukka Rask made 34 saves for the Bruins while Anders Nilsson stopped 38 for the Oilers.

Lightning 2, Ducks 1

ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Jonathan Marchessault's third career goal gave Tampa Bay a victory over Anaheim.

Jonathan Drouin, playing for the first time in nearly three weeks, added his second of the season for the Lightning, while goalie Ben Bishop stopped 32 shots.

The Ducks lost for the fourth time in six games despite the ninth goal of the season from Corey Perry.

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