When the Devils signed Ilya Kovalchuk to a $100 million dollar contract, I’m sure they had visions of 60-goal, 120-point seasons dancing in their heads. Until that time comes, though, they’ll settle for a few more nights like Kovi had on Wednesday.
1) Ilya Kovalchuk, New Jersey Devils – Kovalchuk scored a goal and assisted on Zach Parise’s game-winner to lead the Devils to a 2-1 overtime win against the Edmonton Oilers. Johan Hedberg stopped 22 of 23 shots for the win.
2) Tomas Vokoun, Washington Capitals – Vokoun was brilliant on Wednesday night, stopping all 30 shots he faced to lead the Caps to a 1-0 victory over the rival Penguins.
3) Jason Chimera, Washington Capitals – Vokoun might have made the saves, but Chimera had the lone goal – his 14th of the season – and is just three goals off of his career high nearing the season's halfway mark.
Play of the Night
Zach Parise wins the game in overtime because of this gorgeous feed from Patrik Elias:
Fight of the Night
Kudos to Craig Adams for trying to spark the Pens with this fight against Matt Hendricks, but he might have picked a different person to pick on:
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