Returning to the lineup from an upper-body injury for the first time since Jan. 2, Carolina forward Martin Necas scored a second-period goal as the Hurricanes defeated the Detroit Red Wings 4-2 on Friday in Raleigh, N.C.

John Marino's goal in the opening minute of the second period sparked a four-goal frame by the visiting New Jersey Devils, who beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-1 on Friday.

The Minnesota Wild scored five power-play goals while defeating the Florida Panthers 6-4 on Friday night in Sunrise, Fla.

Seth Jones scored the game-winner 22 seconds into overtime and Jason Dickinson had a goal and two assists to lift the host Chicago Blackhawks to a 4-3 victory against the New York Islanders on Friday.