His 20th goal of the season tied his NHL career high, set in 2010-11 with the New York Islanders.
"It's always nice to get a milestone like that," Parenteau said. "I felt pretty good personally about my year."
Sparks made 18 first-period saves, including eight on three New Jersey power plays. His best came when he slid across the crease to stop Elias' one-timer from the left circle.
But after Sparks covered the puck, Zacha won the faceoff, and Smith-Pelly tied the score 1-1. The goal was Smith-Pelly's first since March 20 and his eighth since New Jersey acquired him in a trade with the Montreal Canadiens on Feb. 29.
"I tried to play it forward, and … he scored," Zacha said of Smith-Pelly. "I was happy. We had a lot of chances, and I was thinking, 'Just keep playing like this and it will come.' I was happy we started the team a little bit."