Thrashers top Capitals in shootout, 3-2

ATLANTA (AP) Eric Perrin and Slava Kozlov scored on Atlanta's first two shootout opportunities and the Thrashers beat the Washington Capitals 3-2 on Wednesday night.

Kari Lehtonen stopped 39 shots before denying Washington's Alexander Semin and Boyd Gordon in the shootout. Lehtonen, who also had an assist, made a glove save on Gordon's shot to finish the win.

The win left Atlanta, Washington and Carolina tied for first in the Southeast Division.