Evgeni Nabokov, Tampa Bay Lightning shut out Florida Panthers

The Panthers were the only scoreless NHL team across seven matches on Thursday, with goaltender Nabokov repelling all 21 shots they made at BB T Center.

Ondrej Palat opened the scoring for the Lightning inside three minutes, before Nikita Kucherov struck two third-period goals - both assisted by Vladislav Namestnikov - as Tampa Bay ran out winners.

Florida remain winless this pre-season, after five matches.

The St Louis Blues came from behind to down the Minnesota Wild 4-1, with three third-period goals sending the Blues to victory.

Patrik Berglund, Jordan Leopold, TJ Oshie and David Backes all scored for the Blues, while goaltender Jake Allen had little to do - only needing to make 14 saves.

Josh Jooris and Sean Monahan both scored twice as the Calgary Flames posted a 4-2 win over the Winnipeg Jets.

Two goals four minutes apart from Nick Bonino and Alexander Edler helped the Vancouver Canucks to a 2-1 triumph over the Edmonton Oilers.

Three matches went to shoot-outs - the Los Angeles Kings edging the Colorado Avalanche 2-1, the Washington Capitals surpassed the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 and the New Jersey Devils were too good for the New York Islanders 2-1.