Bridgeport Sound Tigers picked up a huge win keeping them in the AHL playoff picture, and forward Jeff Tambellini was terrific in the victory, scoring three goals and two assists.

Jaromir Jagr scored two power play goals and Henrik Lundqvist made 25 saves as the New York Rangers blanked the New York Islanders 3-0 at Nassau Coliseum Thursday night. The victory clinched a playoff spot for the Rangers.

Zach Parise's goal at the 29 second mark of overtime lifted the Devils to a 2-1 victory over the New York Islanders, thereby clinching a playoff spot. Patrick Elias and Johnny Oduya each had two points for the Devils. Joey MacDonald made 45 saves for the Isles.

The Islanders got a goal and an assist from Bill Guerin and strong goaltending from Wade Dubielewicz to defeat the Penguins 4-1 at the Nassau Coliseum on Monday. The loss dropped the Pens three points behind the Canadiens in the race for the top spot in the Eastern Conference.

Kyle Okposo's made his first NHL goal count, as it proved to be the game-winner in a 3-1 Isles victory over the Devils. Wade Dubielewicz made 34 saves and Bryan Berard had two assists to help the Isles end their six-game losing streak.

Islanders' goaltender Rick DiPietro had successful surgery on his right hip today. The move ended his season, but he should be ready for action at the start of training camp come September.

The Maple Leafs netted three third period goals en route to their 3-1 victory over the Islanders last night at the Nassau Coliseum. Pavel Kubina scored the game-winner for Toronto on the power play goal and Vesa Toskala made 27 saves.

The New York Islanders have recalled top prospect Kyle Okposo from Bridgeport of the AHL. Okposo will make his NHL debut on Tuesday night at the Nassau Coliseum against the Toronto Maple Leafs.