NHL: Islanders leave it late
Eaton grabs rare goal to give New York overtime victory
Last Updated: February 4, 2012 10:42am
Mark Eaton: Scored the winner for Islanders in overtime period
Mark Eaton scored his first goal in over two years to earn the New York Islanders a 2-1 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators.
Eaton, playing his 600th game, came up with the decisive strike after Matt Martin equalised following Zack Smith's opener for the home team.
The Florida Panthers were run close in a 2-1 home win against the Winnipeg Jets.
Sean Bergenheim's go-ahead goal in the second was the difference after team-mate Kris Versteeg's earlier goal had been cancelled out by Bryan Little.
The St Louis Blues edged the Los Angeles Kings 1-0 on their home rink as Jaroslav Halak produced his fifth clean sheet this season.
Jamie Langenbrunner's goal at the other end secured the win.
The Calgary Flames beat the Chicago Blackhawks 3-1 to return to winning ways with Jarome Iginla scoring one and setting up another.
The Columbus Blue Jackets won it in overtime to beat the Anaheim Ducks 3-2.
