The Chicago Blackhawks thrashed the Edmonton Oilers 9-2 in a five-goal second period as Troy Brouwer scored twice.

Ben Eager, rookie Kris Versteeg and defenseman Brian Campbell joined Brouwer in scoring goals in the second. Colin Fraser and defenseman Duncan Keith each had a goal and an assist, while Craig Adams also netted for the Blackhawks, who extended their season-best winning streak to five games.

Captain Mike Richards and Simon Gagne each recorded a goal and two assists as the Philadelphia Flyers defeated the Colorado Avalanche 5-2 for their fifth straight victory.

Mike Knuble scored a goal and set up another and Joffrey Lupul also netted for Philadelphia, who improved to 13-1-3 in their last 17 games.

Elsewhere, reigning Hart Trophy winner Alex Ovechkin scored twice - including the winner with 11 seconds remaining in overtime - as the Washington Capitals recorded their fourth straight win with a 5-4 triumph over the New York Islanders.

Jason Blake netted the decisive goal in the fourth round of a shootout and Vesa Toskala shined in goal - making 25 saves before denying attempts from Zach Parise, Patrik Elias and Brian Rolston in the bonus format - as the Toronto Maple Leafs edged the New Jersey Devils 3-2.

Loui Eriksson scored twice - including the winner with 81 seconds remaining in overtime - as the Dallas Stars recorded a 2-1 triumph over the Phoenix Coyotes.

Captain Jarome Iginla scored two goals and set up two others as the Calgary Flames ended a three-game losing streak with a 6-3 triumph over the St. Louis Blues.

Eric Staal scored two power-play goals and defenseman Joe Corvo added another as the Carolina Hurricanes handed the Montreal Canadiens their third consecutive loss with a 3-2 win.

Rookie netminder Ondrej Pavelec made 28 saves and Colby Armstrong scored two goals in the third period as the Atlanta Thrashers defeated the Ottawa Senators 4-1, while Nigel Dawes netted a crucial goal as the New York Rangers defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-1.