Atlantic Division Recap: Devils Win, Flyers Lose
Backed by a four-goal second period and a power-play that went 3-for-6, the New Jersey Devils reclaimed first place in the Atlantic, with a 6-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ilya Kovalchuk (37,37) had a goal and three assists, Zach Parise (35,38) scored twice and added a helper, while Travis Zajac (23) chipped in with two of his own. Paul Martin (2,3) also finished with a goal and an assist for New Jersey, who sits atop the Atlantic with one game in hand on the Penguins. Antoine Vermette (23), Jakub Voracek (13), and Kristian Huselius (21) scored for the Blue Jackets. Steve Mason allowed six goals on 30 shots in the losing effort.
The Philadelphia Flyers have now lost five of their last six games, the latest coming to the Ottawa Senators, 2-0. Chris Kelly (14) and Daniel Alfredsson (18) recorded tallies for the Sens, while Brian Elliot made 26 saves, earned his 25th victory of the season, and recorded his second straight shutout. The two teams were a combined 0-for-13 on the power-play. The Flyers are just one point ahead of the eighth-place Boston Bruins.
