Late Okposo effort edges out Pittsbrgh

Kyle Okposo scored the decisive shootout goal as the New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.

Okposo’s goal denied Penguins goal-tender Marc-Andre Fluery his 300th career victory.

Elsewhere, Alex Khokhlachev, called up from the minor leagues on Thursday, scored in the seventh round of a shootout to lead the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets.

Boston produced a third period fightback with goals from defenseman Dennis Seidenberg, right wing Matt Fraser and left wing Daniel Paille to overcome a 2-0 deficit.

The New Jersey Devils scored two goals in the second period, which is all they needed in a 2-0 shutout victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Devils (8-9-2) goalie Cory Schneider made 29 saves in the victory and got goals from Adam Henrique and Tuomo Ruutu.