NHL Daily Quick Fix: Does The Top Vezina Candidate Play in Tennesee?

Who is this season's best goaltender? Those who see the Nashville Predators regularly swear it's Tomas Vokoun. The Carolina Hurricanes might agree, after Vokoun's 40-save performance against them on Wednesday. The Predators are outshot 42-21, but Scott Hartnell's overtime goal gives them a 2-1 win over the Hurricanes. Vokoun does not rank highly in any of the NHL's statistical categories, but he's the MVP of Nashville's current five-game winning streak. Elsewhere on Wednesday:

The Detroit Red Wings couldn't solve J.S. Giguere in April, but they make him look ordinary in December. The Anaheim goaltender is chased from the net after allowing four goals on 24 shots, as the Red Wings throttle the Ducks 7-2. Pavel Datsyuk has a career night, with two goals and two assists. In last season's opening playoff round, Giguere gave up six goals in four games against Detroit.

Are the Ottawa Senators finally back on track? The Senators follow Monday's big win over Philadelphia with a convincing 4-0 shutout in Florida. Three of the four goals are highlight-reel calibre, and Martin Prusek records the shutout.

Ranking near the top in goals for and goals against, the Atlanta Thrashers are usually a good bet for an old-fashioned shootout. But they end up on the wrong side of a wild night against Boston. The Bruins fall behind three times before recovering to defeat the Thrashers 6-4.

Where are the hands in Edmonton? The Oilers are winless in six after a 1-0 loss to Minnesota. Manny Fernandez stops 34 for the shutout. The Oilers, who have just 3 goals in 4 games, manage one decent scoring chance during a 5-on-3 power play that lasts 1:42.

The Buffalo Sabres move a game above .500 with a 3-2 win against Chicago. The Blackhawks are sinking fast, having lost seven straight.

The number-one ranked power play in the NHL delivers a pair of goals, as Philadelphia beats Pittsburgh 5-2. The Flyers remain the only team undefeated at home.

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