Images from Friday's action in the NHL
A photographic look at games in the National Hockey League on Friday, December 27, 2013
Washington Capitals right wing Alex Ovechkin (8) skates with the puck as New York Rangers defenceman Anton Stralman (6) defends in the first period at Verizon Center.GEOFF BURKE
Carolina Hurricanes goalie Justin Peters (35) blocks the shot of Pittsburgh Penguins' Harry Zolnierczyk (39) during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Raleigh, N.C.KARL B DEBLAKER/The Associated Press
Ottawa Senators' Cory Conacher (89) and Milan Michalek (9) battle Boston Bruins' Dennis Seidenberg (44) for the rebound off Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask (40) in the first period of an NHL hockey game in Boston, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.MICHAEL DWYER/The Associated Press
Toronto Maple Leafs goalie Jonathan Bernier lets in a goal by Buffalo Sabres' John Scott, not seen, during first period NHL hockey action in Toronto, Friday December 27, 2013.MARK BLINCH/The Canadian Press
Columbus Blue Jackets right wing Corey Tropp, centre, is defended by New Jersey Devils defenceman Mark Fayne, left, and goalie Martin Brodeur during the second period of an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Newark, N.J. Columbus won 2-1 in a shootoutJULIO CORTEZ/The Associated Press
Winnipeg Jets' Evander Kane (9) scores on Minnesota Wild's goaltender Niklas Backstrom (32) during first period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, December 27, 2013. The Jets won 6-4.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press
Ottawa Senators right wing Chris Neil (25) and Boston Bruins defenceman Adam McQuaid (54) go for a loose puck during the second period at TD Garden.WINSLOW TOWNSON
Winnipeg Jets' Evander Kane (9) gets dumped deep in Minnesota Wild's territory by Jared Spurgeon (46) during second period NHL action in Winnipeg on Friday, December 27, 2013.JOHN WOODS/The Canadian Press
New York Rangers center Derick Brassard (16) fights for the puck against Washington Capitals goalie Philipp Grubauer (31) during the third period an NHL hockey game, Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2.NICK WAAS/The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Penguins' Chris Conner (23) celebrates his goal with teammates Jussi Jokinen (36), of Finland, and James Neal (18) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, N.C., Friday, Dec. 27, 2013.KARL B DEBLACKER/The Associated Press
Phoenix Coyotes defenseman Connor Murphy (5), left, steals the puck from San Jose Sharks left wing James Sheppard (15) in the first period during an NHL hockey game on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Glendale, Ariz.RICK SCUTERI/The Associated Press
Toronto Maple Leafs' Peter Holland, centre, celebrates with goalie Jonathan Bernier after they defeated the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 in a shootout in NHL hockey action in Toronto, Friday December 27, 2013.MARK BLINCH/The Canadian Press
Edmonton Oilers' Nail Yakupov, right, from Russia, checks Calgary Flames' Chris Butler during second period NHL hockey action in Calgary, Alta., Friday, Dec. 27, 2013. The Oilers won 2-0.JEFF MCINTOSH/The Canadian Press
Boston Bruins left wing Milan Lucic (17) mixes it up with Ottawa Senators defenceman Marc Methot (3) during the first period at TD Garden. The Bruins won 5-0.WINSLOW TOWNSON
Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog (92) scores past Chicago Blackhawks goalie Antti Raanta during the third period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in Chicago. The Blackhawks won 7-2.CHARLES REX ABROGAST/The Associated Press
Pittsburgh Penguins defencemen Deryk Engelland (5) is congratulated by teammates after 3rd period goal against the Carolina Hurricanes at PNC Arena. The Pittsburgh Penguins defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in overtime 4-3.JAMES GUILLORY