Mariusz Czerkawski continued his hot start by scoring two goals to help the New York Islanders to a 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday at Uniondale, N.Y.
Czerkawski, who was left unprotected by the Islanders in the NHL waiver draft earlier this month, has three goals and an assist in the last two games.
Jason Blake, Michael Peca and Oleg Kvasha also scored for New York, which has a four-game unbeaten streak (3-0-1-0).
Garth Snow stopped 24 shots for his first victory.
New York Rangers 3, Florida 1 -- Eric Lindros and Tom Poti scored soft goals against Roberto Luongo at New York to lead the Rangers to their first victory of the season.
Mike Dunham made 34 saves.
Montreal 2, Detroit 1 -- Steve Begin and Richard Zednik each scored a goal and backup goalie Mathieu Garon made 18 saves to lead the Canadiens over the Red Wings at Montreal.
