Ilya Kovalchuk is not a fan of shootouts. "I would rather win 3-1," Kovalchuk said. "You are one-on-one against the goalie. I have found you have to relax and do your thing." He did Saturday night. Kovalchuk and Zach Parise each scored in the shootout to lead the New Jersey Devils to a 3-2 victory over the Nashville Predators.