* at Carolina 4, Pittsburgh 1: Sidney Crosby, the reigning league MVP, was held to one shot in 19:27 of ice time in his first game as Penguins' captain.
* N.Y. Islanders 6, at Buffalo 4: Mike Comrie scored twice and had two assists in his Islanders debut.
* Washington 3, at Atlanta 1: Michael Nylander and John Erskine scored goals during a two-minute span in the first period.
