Alexander Semin scored twice as the Washington Capitals halted the New York Rangers' five-game winning streak with a 4-1 victory Wednesday night. With the game tied 1-1, Troy Brouwer not only screened goalie Martin Biron but redirected John Carlson's drive from the left point for his 10th goal of the season at 10:24 in the second period. Marcus Johansson also scored for the Capitals, who ended a two-game slide by beating the top team in the Eastern Conference. Alex Ovechkin had two assists. Brandon Dubinsky scored for the Rangers, 7-3 in their last 10 games. Tomas Vokoun, making his first start in six games, made 31 saves for the victory. Devils 3, Sabres 1: At Newark, New Jersey, Petr Sykora scored two goals to lead New Jersey over Buffalo. Zach Parise also scored for the Devils, who built a 3-0 lead in the second period. Martin Brodeur made 22 saves, while Patrik Elias helped set up both of Sykora's tallies. Thomas Vanek scored for Buffalo, which received 20 saves from Ryan Miller. In other games it was: Nashville 2, Minnesota 1 (SO); Los Angeles 2, Chicago 0; Boston 2, Phoenix 1 (OT); Vancouver 3, San Jose 2 (OT). Crosby return on hold Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby continues to experience concussion symptoms, raising questions about whether he will return to the NHL this season. Crosby, who missed nearly an entire year before returning to action last month, was back on the sidelines after just eight games after absorbing another hard hit. He complained of headaches and Pittsburgh coach Dan Bylsma said the problem still existed. “He (Crosby) is still having symptoms,” Bylsma told reporters following practice Wednesday. Crosby has not practised since Dec. 7 but Bylsma confirmed that the Penguins captain had resumed light exercise but there was no indication on when he might return. It was expected the Canadian would follow the same steps he did in his first comeback, returning to practise first before engaging in contact work. The 24-year-old, the league's biggest drawcard, absorbed two hits to the head in successive games on Jan. 1 and Jan. 5. Crosby celebrated his comeback in dazzling style on Nov. 21, scoring twice and setting up two other goals as the Penguins pounded the New York Islanders 5-0.
