Fedorov’s Goal, Assist Ignite Red Wings

Sergei Fedorov, in a 16-second burst of brilliance, broke open a tight game in the third period Tuesday night, carrying the Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Detroit.

Fedorov’s 21st goal of the season, on a superb individual effort, tied the game, 2-2, and his dazzling pass to Igor Larionov set up Detroit’s go-ahead goal.

The Red Wings have won seven of their last eight and are unbeaten in 19 of their last 21 games. The Maple Leafs are riding a six-game winless streak (0-4-2) during which they have scored only 13 goals.

“I’m not too down,” Toronto Coach Pat Burns said. “We learned we can play with the Wings. That’s encouraging. If you take those two goals and 16 seconds away, we’d have been all right.”

New York Islanders 5, Buffalo Sabres 4 (OT)--Mathieu Schneider scored at 2:19 of overtime as the Islanders gave rookie goaltender Eric Fichaud a victory in his NHL debut at Uniondale, N.Y.

Pat LaFontaine’s second goal of the game tied the score with 4.2 seconds left in regulation. With goalie Dominik Hasek pulled for a sixth attacker, LaFontaine found a loose puck in the lower right circle and backhanded a shot that tucked under the crossbar.

Fichaud stopped 22 shots to become the fifth Islander goaltender out of 20 to win in his debut. Kelly Hrudey, Jamie McLennan, Rollie Melanson and Richard Brodeur were the others.

Calgary 3, Edmonton 2 (OT)--Theo Fleury’s 27th goal of the season and second of the game 1:51 into overtime lifted the Flames to victory at Calgary.

Fleury has scored in six consecutive games and extended his point-scoring streak to seven games. Trevor Kidd stopped 22 shots for the Flames, who are 6-1-2 in their last nine games.

San Jose 7, Hartford 2--Kevin Miller scored three second-period goals for his fourth career hat trick as the Sharks established a franchise record with six goals in the second period while routing the Whalers at San Jose.

New Jersey 3, Vancouver 2--A goal by Steve Thomas 3:46 into overtime gave the Devils the victory at Vancouver.