Sean Couturier was the hero as the Philadelphia Flyers won in Columbus for the first time in 12 tries with a 2-1 overtime victory over the Blue Jackets on Friday night at Nationwide Arena in Columbus.

A different goalie provided a similar result for the New York Islanders as they posted a shutout for the second night in a row, this time blanking the Carolina Hurricanes 3-0 on Friday night at PNC Arena in Raleigh, N.C.

Blake Wheeler scored twice and added an assist and goalie Connor Hellebuyck made 30 saves to collect his 30th win of the season as the Winnipeg Jets blasted the Colorado Avalanche 6-1 Friday night at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg.

Stephen Johns' goal midway through the third period proved to be the game-winner and Dallas goalkeeper Ben Bishop turned away 28 shots as the Stars defeated the St. Louis Blues 2-1 on Friday at the American Airlines Center in downtown Dallas.