The victory improved Roloson’s record to 2-0-2 on a long road trip, and 7-2-5 overall this season. The Islanders went 3-2-2 on the trip to improve to 9-8-7 this season, but they know they wouldn’t have been so successful if not for the tireless Roloson in net.
“I don’t ever remember a game like that,’’ said Maple Leafs forward Phil Kessel, who had 12 shots himself and scored his sixth goal of the season in 10 games. “I don’t even know what to say after something like that.’’
Roloson, who signed as an unrestricted free agent last summer, made several great saves - the most painful of which was No. 52, a hard shot from Mikhail Grabovski that hit him directly in the mask.
“We didn’t tell Dwayne, but we figured as long as they didn’t hit 70 shots, we’d be all right,’’ Islanders coach Scott Gordon said.
Predators 3, Red Wings 1 - Martin Erat scored twice and host Nashville earned its sixth straight victory. The streaking Predators finished off a five-game homestand in style and have won 10 of 12 overall. “We’re just playing better and just putting everything together,’’ Erat said.
Rangers 7, Blue Jackets 4 -Marian Gaborik again sparked the Rangers’ offense with two goals and two assists, but this time he had lots of long-awaited help in host New York’s victory.
Penguins 3, Panthers 2 - Sidney Crosby scored on a power play at 3:07 of overtime and visiting Pittsburgh rallied from a two-goal deficit in the third period to win.
Oilers 4, Coyotes 0 - Jeff Deslauriers made 36 saves for his first NHL shutout, and Sheldon Souray and Ales Hemsky scored a team-record 7 seconds apart to lead host Edmonton.
Avalanche 5, Flyers 4 - David Jones scored twice, Paul Stastny had a goal and two assists, and host Colorado stopped a two-game skid.
Senators 4, Capitals 3 - Mike Fisher scored 1:14 into overtime, giving host Ottawa the victory.
Stars 2, Hurricanes 0 - Marty Turco stopped 22 shots for his 38th career shutout, rookie Jamie Benn scored a power-play goal in the first period, and Dallas kept Carolina winless on the road this season (0-8-3).
Ducks 3, Flames 2 - Jean-Sebastien Giguere made 41 saves in his first victory of the season despite giving up Jarome Iginla’s tying goal with 18 seconds left in regulation, and Teemu Selanne scored the only shootout goal to lift host Anaheim.
