NHL ROUNDUP : Devils Score 6-3 Victory Over Capitals

Valeri Zelepukin had two goals and an assist Friday night as the New Jersey Devils won their second consecutive game under new Coach Jacques Lemaire, 6-3, over the Washington Capitals at Landovover, Md.

Scott Stevens had a goal and three assists and Devil goaltender Martin Brodeur stopped 23 shots to earn his first victory since the 1991-92 season. Zelepukin, who had at least one goal in each of the final six games last season, has three in the Devils’ two games this season.

Al Iafrate, Michal Pivonka and Jason Wooley scored for the Capitals. Washington (0-2) has lost six of its last eight games against New Jersey. The Capitals closed to within 4-3, but former King Corey Millen scored the clincher when he converted a two-on-one break with Tom Chorske.

Edmonton 5, New York Islanders 1--Doug Weight scored twice to lead the Oilers at Edmonton.

It was Weight’s second consecutive two-goal game, following up his performance against San Jose on Wednesday.

His first goal of the night came when he stripped the puck off New York defenseman Tom Kurvers in front of the Islanders’ net. He darted into the slot and fired a quick wrist shot between the legs of goaltender Ron Hextall at 3:16 of the first period.

The Oilers established a 3-0 lead by the end of the first period when Scott Pearson and Shayne Corson each scored his first goal.