Colorado Wins, but Loses Kariya Again

David Aebischer’s second shutout was just what the Colorado Avalanche needed. Watching Paul Kariya skate off the ice holding his wrist wasn’t.

Aebischer stopped 29 shots and Teemu Selanne and Steve Konowalchuk scored 50 seconds apart, but Kariya’s injury took some of the luster off Colorado’s 3-0 victory over the Dallas Stars at Denver on Saturday night.

“Disaster,” said Selanne, who scored his fourth goal of the season. “Right when we were supposed to get going again. I was so happy to see him back, and everybody else too.”

Kariya re-injured his right wrist late in the first period after being checked into the boards by Brenden Morrow. X-rays were negative, but it wasn’t good news considering Kariya just returned Thursday night against Phoenix after being sidelined 10 games because of a sprained wrist.

Boston 2, Vancouver 1 -- Brian Rolston scored with 44.9 seconds left in overtime to give the Bruins the victory in a matchup of the NHL’s conference leaders at Boston. The Bruins, who improved to 8-0-1 against the Western Conference, are 10-1-2-2 in their last 15 games.

New Jersey 5, New York Rangers 0 -- The win at East Rutherford, N.J., extended the Devils’ unbeaten streak to nine games (7-0-2). The streak matched their best stretch during last season’s Stanley Cup championship season. Martin Brodeur made 18 saves for his 67th shutout. The Devils are 21-2-12 in their last 35 games against the Rangers.

Philadelphia 4, Atlanta 0 -- Sami Kapanen broke a scoreless tie early in the third period, and the Flyers won their sixth game in a row to remain unbeaten at home. Their home unbeaten streak reached a league-best nine games (7-0-2) and is the second-longest in franchise history. The 1979-80 team set an NHL record with 26 consecutive home games without a loss.

Washington 2, Carolina 1 -- Dainius Zubrus scored a power-play goal with 2:13 left and Olaf Kolzig stopped 38 shots to lead the Capitals at Raleigh, N.C., The Capitals, tied for the fewest points in the NHL, have beaten the Hurricanes twice in the last four days, winning 7-1 in Washington on Wednesday.

Montreal 3, Ottawa 2 -- Jan Bulis scored his second goal of the game with 7:59 left and Jose Theodore made 38 saves to lead the Canadiens at Ottawa.

Florida 3, Pittsburgh 2 -- Valeri Bure and Kristian Huselius each had a goal and an assist at Pittsburgh as the Panthers extended their winning streak against the Penguins to seven games.

Detroit 1, Minnesota 1 -- Steve Yzerman was supposed to get the night off to rest his right knee, but scored with 7:42 left to get the the Red Wings a tie at Minneapolis.

Nashville 4, New York Islanders 3 -- Martin Erat had a goal and two assists, and Marek Zidlicky and Vladimir Orszagh scored power-play goals to lead the Predators at Nashville.

San Jose 2, Toronto 2 -- Patrick Marleau and Nils Ekman scored early in the third period for the Sharks, who are winless in their first eight home games this season (0-4-3-1).

Edmonton 2, Calgary 1 -- Ryan Smyth deflected a pass from Mike York past goaltender Jamie McLennan with 16 seconds left in overtime at Edmonton.