Jacob Josefson and All-Star Patrik Elias scored in the second and third round of the shootout, respectively, as host New Jersey handed skidding Toronto its seventh straight setback.

Captain Alex Ovechkin registered his eighth two-goal performance of the season to take over the NHL lead and Braden Holtby posted his career-high fifth shutout as host Washington halted its four-game slide (0-3-1).

Tyler Toffoli forged a tie with 6:11 remaining in the third period and defenseman Jake Muzzin snapped it 2:34 later as host Los Angeles halted its four-game slide (0-2-2).