Oilers win in finals rematch
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Jason Smith’s first goal of the season ended a second-period tie and lifted the Edmonton Oilers to a 3-1 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night in a rematch of last season’s Stanley Cup finals.
Brad Winchester and Fernando Pisani also scored for the host Oilers, who lost Game 7 of the finals in Raleigh, N.C.
New Jersey 2, Montreal 1 -- Patrik Elias scored a power-play goal with 7.3 seconds left in overtime to give the Devils the win over the visiting Canadiens.
Washington 6, Ottawa 2 -- Chris Clark scored two goals and the host Capitals won their fourth in a row.
Dallas 3, Phoenix 0 -- Marty Turco made 25 saves for his second consecutive shutout as the Stars beat the visiting Coyotes.
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Joe Nieuwendyk of the Florida Panthers retired after 20 seasons because of back problems.
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