Phil Kessel scored the game-winning goal in the
first round of the shootout, as the Toronto Maple Leafs ended a five-game skid
with a 2-1 victory over the Washington Capitals at Air Canada Centre.
Joe Thornton's goal with 11:11 remaining in the
game proved to be the difference, as the San Jose Sharks continued their
recent road dominance of the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-2 win at Honda Center.