T.J. Oshie scored twice and Alex Ovechkin added his league-leading ninth goal as the Washington Capitals handed the New Jersey Devils their first loss of the season with a 5-2 decision Friday night at the Prudential Center.

Patience paid off for Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella Friday night, and Artemi Panarin picked a great time to notch his first goal for his new team.

The Colorado Avalanche were dominating the Anaheim Ducks in every aspect but the score. Faced with the prospect of wasting a great effort on home ice, Colorado turned Anaheim's sixth slashing penalty into a game-winner.

Craig Anderson may have been bracing for another shootout, but he ended up with a relatively easy night in net.

With 12 of their first 17 games away from home, the Detroit Red Wings needed a good road trip to start the season.