Quick earned his NHL-leading 10th shutout of the season and 24th of his career with an 19-save effort during a 2-0 win over the Edmonton Oilers. Dwight King and Slava Voynov each scored for the Kings as they moved two points ahead of the Phoenix Coyotes for the Pacific Division lead. Quick is now 10-3 in his last 13 starts.
No. 2 Star: Dwayne Roloson, Tampa Bay Lightning
As speculation continues about whether or not Roloson will retire afte this season, the 42-year made 31 saves during Tampa's home finale as the Lightning downed the Washington Capitals 4-2. One those 31 saves included this beauty on Mike Green:
No. 3 Star: Steven Stamkos, Tampa Bay Lightning
Stamkos inched closed to 60 after scoring twice late in the third period for goals No. 57 and 58. He added an assist to bring his season points total to 95, tying his career high set in 2009-10. Stamkos' first of the night broke a 2-2 tie with 1:03 left in the third period:
Honorable mention: Alex Semin had a goal and an assist for the Capitals. He's scored 23 times and recorded 66 points in 39 career games against Tampa ... Jason Chimera continued his career season by scoring goal No. 20 ... Teddy Purcell, who last scored against the Capitals on Mar. 8, snapped his streak with his 21st of the year ... Nate Thompsons had a pair of helpers ... Devan Dubnyk made 35 saves in the loss ... Los Angeles has won eight of their last 11 games.
Did you know? Steven Stamkos' pre-season Over/Under on goals, per Bodog, was 47.5.
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