Islanders seal shootout win

The Islanders clinched their first NHL victory of the season but required a goal from John Tavares in the shootout to sink the Hurricanes 4-3.
Andy Sutton, Tim Jackman and Matt Moulson scored in regulation for New York as the Islanders looked to avoid their worst start to a season in franchise history.

The hosts relinquished a 3-1 lead in the third period but responded well in the shootout with goals from Jeff Tambellini, Frans Nielsen and Tavares.

Mikko Koivu struck twice as the Minnesota Wild came from behind to defeat the Colorado Avalanche 3-2.

The Finn levelled the game in regulation and then notched on Minnesota's first shot in the shootout to secure a narrow win.

Darcy Tucker and Kyle Quincey had netted second-period goals to put the Avalanche in the ascendancy following Brent Burns' opener on a first-period power play.

Mike Grier, Jason Pominville, Matt Ellis, Tyler Myers and Thomas Vanek were all on target in a blistering first period to set the Buffalo Sabres en route to a 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers.

Steve Reinprecht and Rostislav Olesz had goals for the home team but to no avail.

Mikael Samuelsson's late goal proved the difference between the teams in Chicago as the Vancouver Canucks rallied to down the Blackhawks 3-2 for their first road victory of the season.

The Swedish right wing scored with 4:42 left in regulation to break a 2-2 tie after Michael Grabner had levelled for the visitors.

In Anaheim, defenseman Trevor Daley grabbed his first goal of the campaign on a power play to help the Dallas Stars edge the Ducks 4-2.

Loui Eriksson, Brenden Morrow and Steve Ott were also on target for the victors while Ryan Getzlaf and Joffrey Lupul had goals for Anaheim.

Steve Begin's late winner earned the Boston Bruins a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators.