Adam Pelech beat Alex Nedeljkovic 57 seconds into overtime to lift the Islanders past the skidding Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored twice, and the Washington Capitals beat the Devils 6-2, boosting their slim playoff chances and dealing their division rivals a tough blow in their pursuit.
Adam Fox, Kaapo Kakko and Vincent Trocheck scored for the Rangers in the matchup of division leaders.
