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Blue Jackets bounce back from blowout loss to Kings, top Ducks 5-2
10 Mar 2010 at 12:40amANAHEIM, Calif. - Jakub Voracek scored during Columbus' first power play and set up another second-period goal by Fedor Tyutin to lead the Columbus Blue Jackets to a 5-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night
Senators score three in the third to beat Oilers 4-1
10 Mar 2010 at 12:30amEDMONTON - The Ottawa Senators' post-Olympic hangover is finally over.The Senators exploded for three goals in the third period and Ottawa ended a three-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday
Hansen's winning goal lifts Canucks past Avalanche 6-4
9 Mar 2010 at 11:10pmDENVER - Jannik Hansen put his body into his winning goal and was thankful for a couple of fortunate bounces.After all, the puck rattled around and glanced off him and the goalie before finally going into the net for the decisive score in the Vancouver Canucks' 6-4 victory over the Colorado Avalanche on Tuesday night
Bruins cough up lead three times, give up crucial point against Leafs
9 Mar 2010 at 10:20pmTORONTO - The Boston Bruins let one get away.Clinging to the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, the Bruins had the lead three different times in Toronto on Tuesday night, but ultimately lost 4-3 when Maple Leafs winger Nikolai Kulemin scored with 50 seconds remaining in overtime
Panthers hold Wild to franchise-tying low 11 shots in 3-2 win
9 Mar 2010 at 10:20pmST. PAUL, Minn. - After one period, the Minnesota Wild appeared to be on the way to another easy win over the Florida Panthers.Then they turned in one of the worst offensive performances in franchise history
Gagne's goal gives Flyers 15th straight win over Islanders
9 Mar 2010 at 9:50pmPHILADELPHIA - Simon Gagne fired a pass toward Mike Richards, but New York Islanders defencemen Mark Streit's stick got in the way.The lucky deflection sent the puck past goalie Dwyane Roloson with 6:06 left to play, and completed a Philadelphia Flyers rally for a 3-2 win Tuesday night
Hamilton Bulldogs win 3-2 in overtime over Toronto Marlies
9 Mar 2010 at 9:50pmHAMILTON, Ont. - Scoring goals has been a problem for Yannick Webber this season, but the Hamilton Bulldogs defenceman came through for his club on Tuesday night
Gomez leads Canadiens over Lightning 5-3 for fourth win in five since Olympics
9 Mar 2010 at 9:30pmMONTREAL - It looks like the Olympic break was just what the Montreal Canadiens needed.Scott Gomez scored a goal and set up two others as Montreal downed the Tampa Bay Lightning 5-3 on Tuesday night for their fourth win in five games since the break
Wilson scores, Ellis makes 30 shots to lead Predators past slumping Thrashers...
9 Mar 2010 at 9:30pmATLANTA - A week ago, the Atlanta Thrashers looked like a surprise playoff contender even without Ilya Kovalchuk.Not anymore. Colin Wilson scored off an Atlanta miscue and Dan Ellis turned aside 30 shots, leading the Nashville Predators to a 2-1 victory over the slumping Thrashers on Tuesday night
Flames move into 8th place, push Red Wings to 9th in Western Conference
9 Mar 2010 at 9:30pmDETROIT - With both teams fighting for a playoff spot, the Calgary Flames were the hungrier club on Tuesday night.Jarome Iginla and Rene Bourque scored 1:31 apart in the third to put Calgary ahead in a 4-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings
Kulemin scores in overtime as Maple Leafs defeat Bruins 4-3
9 Mar 2010 at 9:30pmTORONTO - Luca Caputi's big homecoming had to share the spotlight with Nikolai Kulemin's overtime heroics.Kulemin scored 4:10 into overtime, lifting the Toronto Maple Leafs to a 4-3 win over the Boston Bruins on Tuesday
Right-wing Kugryshev signs three-year deal with Washington Capitals
9 Mar 2010 at 8:50pmARLINGTON, Va. - Right-wing Dmitry Kugryshev has signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Washington Capitals.The 20-year-old Kugryshev was a second-round pick in the 2008 draft
Legal fallout from Coyotes bankruptcy continues as NHL sues former owner Moyes
9 Mar 2010 at 6:30pmNEW YORK - The nearly year-long legal battle between the National Hockey League and former Phoenix Coyotes owner Jerry Moyes isn't over yet.The NHL filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Moyes and his family on Friday, alleging that the trucking magnate violated a number of league agreements when he put the franchise in bankruptcy last year and then attempted to sell it to Canadian businessman Jim Balsillie
Stamkos firing rockets, has shot at 50-goal season with Lightning
9 Mar 2010 at 5:10pmMONTREAL - Two one-timers, two broken panes of glass behind the net.It's little wonder that NHL goaltenders are having so much trouble stopping Steven Stamkos' shots when even the ones that miss the net do so much damage
Penguins GM defends Crosby in wake of criticism over Leterman snub
9 Mar 2010 at 4:20pmBOCA RATON, Fla. - Pittsburgh Penguins GM Ray Shero doesn't think it was fair Sidney Crosby received criticism after declining an opportunity to appear on the "Late Show with David Letterman
NHL general managers move one step closer to penalizing head shots
9 Mar 2010 at 1:10pmBOCA RATON, Fla. - NHL general managers are ready to take a firm stance on hits to the head.They moved one step closer to making an official rule recommendation Tuesday when the eight-man group in charge of examining the issue came up with a penalty designed to curb head shots
Columbus Blue Jackets recall forwards Derek MacKenzie and Maksim Mayorov
9 Mar 2010 at 10:50amCOLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Blue Jackets have recalled forwards Derek MacKenzie and Maksim Mayorov from the club's American Hockey League affiliate in Syracuse
Monday's NHL Summaries
9 Mar 2010 at 4:10amStars 4 at Capitals 3 (SO)First Period1. Washington, Poti 4 (Steckel, Bradley) 2:51Penalties - None.Second Period2. Washington, Ovechkin 43 (Semin, Backstrom) 14:37 (pp)Penalties - Skrastins Dal (hooking) 12:17, Robidas Dal (delay of game) 12:52, Ott Dal (interference) 17:09
Hockey transactions
9 Mar 2010 at 4:00amMovements in the world of hockey Monday:National Hockey LeagueNASHVILLE PREDATORS-Recalled D Alexander Sulzer from Milwaukee (AHL).OTTAWA SENATORS-Signed D Brian Lee to a two-year contract
Kings tie season high for goals in 6-0 romp over Blue Jackets
9 Mar 2010 at 12:20amLOS ANGELES - The recent addition of Fredrik Modin has given a significant boost to the Los Angeles Kings' power play.Modin scored with the man advantage against his former club, Michal Handzus and Alexander Frolov scored power-play goals 41 seconds apart during a four-goal first period, and the Kings routed the Columbus Blue Jackets 6-0 on Monday night
Turco's career-high 49 saves help Stars beat Ovechkin's Capitals 4-3 in shootout
8 Mar 2010 at 9:20pmWASHINGTON - Marty Turco and the rest of the Dallas Stars could have been forgiven for figuring this was a lost cause.They trailed by two goals after two periods against Alex Ovechkin and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals, a team seemingly en route to a 14th consecutive home victory and fourth straight win overall
Streaky Oilers netminder Jeff Deslauriers hoping to keep up solid play
8 Mar 2010 at 6:20pmEDMONTON - In a season where consistency has been elusive for his team, Edmonton Oilers goaltender Jeff Deslauriers is hoping he's finally found his groove
Reeboks says tipline and reward are paying dividends in search for missing Cr...
8 Mar 2010 at 5:50pmTORONTO - Reebok says its tipline and $10,000 reward for Sidney Crosby's missing Olympic glove and stick are already paying dividends.Len Rhodes, vice-president and general manager for Reebok Hockey CCM, says the tipline is producing everything from encouraging comments to claims of "potential information
Keith Aucoin signs two-year contract extension with Washington Capitals
8 Mar 2010 at 5:30pmWASHINGTON - Keith Aucoin has signed a two-year contract extension with the Washington Capitals.Aucoin is currently in the minors with the Hershey Bears, leading the American Hockey League in scoring with 84 points - 31 goals and 53 assists
From Olympics to video game cover boy: Canucks forward Kesler enjoys the ride
8 Mar 2010 at 2:10pmRyan Kesler has been on quite a roll of late.At the recent Olympics, he scored in the men's hockey final and emerged with a silver medal as part of an impressive young U
Bruins centre Marc Savard back in Boston after taking blindside hit
8 Mar 2010 at 2:10pmTORONTO - Still facing visions of the stomach-turning blindside hit on teammate Marc Savard, the Boston Bruins were hopeful Monday that their star centre will make a speedy recovery and that the NHL will take action on head shots
Chris Stewart, Steven Stamkos and Bryan McCabe named NHL's stars of week
8 Mar 2010 at 1:20pmNEW YORK - Colorado Avalanche right-winger Chris Stewart is the NHL's first star of the week after recording five goals and four assists in four games
NHL general managers still looking for the right way to eliminate head shots
8 Mar 2010 at 12:30pmBOCA RATON, Fla. - As more ugly head shots make news, the NHL's 30 general managers are still wrestling with how to handle the issue.The GMs were presented with an avalanche of information about concussions and various types of checks on the opening day of their annual meeting Monday, but they seemed no closer to a recommendation that could lead to fewer hits to the head
Canadiens score twice in final 1:50 of 3rd, beat Ducks 4-3 in shootout
7 Mar 2010 at 10:20pmANAHEIM, Calif. - Being on the ice when the team he captained for the previous 10 seasons tied his new club in the final seconds of regulation wasn't how Saku Koivu envisioned his first game against the Montreal Canadiens
Jeff Deslauriers makes 22 saves as Oilers blank Devils 2-0
7 Mar 2010 at 10:10pmEDMONTON - Jeff Deslauriers wasn't sorely tested, but when he still proved up to the task playing against his goaltending idol.Deslauriers made 22 saves to record his third shutout of the season as the Edmonton Oilers blanked Martin Brodeur and the New Jersey Devils 2-0 on Sunday
Gagne, Briere score 1:16 apart in second, Flyers beat Maple Leafs 3-1
7 Mar 2010 at 9:30pmPHILADELPHIA - Simon Gagne wanted the puck and Dan Carcillo delivered.With time winding down in the second period, Carcillo flipped a backhand pass that Gagne deposited into the top left corner of the net
Kaleta's OT goal snaps Sabres' road losing streak, lifts Buffalo over NYR
7 Mar 2010 at 8:50pmNEW YORK - Patrick Kaleta banked in a rebound off goalie Henrik Lundqvist 2:22 into overtime and the Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night to snap an eight-game winless streak on the road
Heads up: NHL general managers set to discuss ways to curb headshots
7 Mar 2010 at 7:30pmBOCA RATON, Fla. - The issue of headshots in hockey will be put under the microscope when the NHL's 30 general managers gather together this week
Brendan Mikkelson scores with 2 seconds left in OT as Marlies beat Wolf Pack 3-2
7 Mar 2010 at 7:20pmTORONTO - Brendan Mikkelson came through with just two seconds to spare.Mikkelson lifted the Toronto Marlies to a thrilling overtime win, scoring with just two ticks left on the clock in the extra frame to down the Hartford Wolf Pack 3-2 in American Hockey League action Sunday afternoon
Legace makes 27 saves for 24th NHL shutout, Hurricanes' first of season
7 Mar 2010 at 7:00pmATLANTA - Manny Legace never gets tired of winning shutouts."It's huge," he said. "It's what you dream about. It's everything you want. In this league, it's so hard to do
Malkin's goal wins it as Penguins beat Bruins 2-1 to remain unbeaten since break
7 Mar 2010 at 5:30pmPITTSBURGH - The Boston Bruins left Pittsburgh with a loss and a whole lot of anger after losing one of their best players to what they felt was a cheap-shot hit
Bruins' Savard carried off ice following blindside hit by Penguins' Cooke
7 Mar 2010 at 5:00pmPITTSBURGH - Boston Bruins centre Marc Savard was carried off the ice on a stretcher after being levelled by Pittsburgh forward Matt Cooke with 5:37 remaining in Sunday's game
Iginla records hat trick, Vesa Toskala makes 27 saves as Flames beat Wild 5-2
7 Mar 2010 at 5:00pmST. PAUL, Minn. - Despite being the career leader in goals against the Minnesota Wild, Jarome Iginla hadn't scored one in 10 games.He certainly broke out of his slump in a big way
Hansen scores go-ahead goal in third period as Canucks top Predators 4-2
7 Mar 2010 at 4:50pmNASHVILLE - Another third-period deficit was no problem for the high-scoring Vancouver Canucks.Jannik Hansen scored the go-ahead goal with just under six minutes left in the third period to lead the Canucks to a 4-2 victory over the Nashville Predators on Sunday
Datsyuk caps big second period as Red Wings hold off Blackhawks 5-4
7 Mar 2010 at 2:50pmCHICAGO - Not even a hat trick by Chicago's Andrew Ladd could sidetrack the Detroit Red Wings.Pavel Datsyuk capped a five-goal second period and Detroit rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Blackhawks on Sunday
Saturday's NHL scoring summaries
7 Mar 2010 at 2:50amScoring summaries from Saturday's NHL games:Maple Leafs 2 at Senators 1 (SO)First Period1. Ottawa, Neil 8 (Spezza, Phillips) 17:03 (pp)Penalties - Kaberle Tor (hooking) 1:32, Stalberg Tor, Winchester Ott (roughing) 14:08, Lundmark Tor (roughing, hooking), Sutton Ott (roughing) 15:26, Orr Tor (roughing, fighting), Schenn Tor, Carkner Ott, Donovan Ott (fighting) 18:05
Pavelski scores tiebreaking goal, Sharks rally to beat Blue Jackets 2-1
7 Mar 2010 at 12:20amSAN JOSE, Calif. - Once again, the San Jose Sharks found themselves facing a third-period deficit against a goalie who kept turning away good scoring chances
Canadiens grab 8th spot in Eastern Conference with 4-2 win over Kings
7 Mar 2010 at 12:00amLOS ANGELES - A couple of quick strikes in the first and third periods and a pivotal penalty kill was all it took for the Montreal Canadiens to get a vital two points on the road in their quest to make the playoffs
Frank Doyle makes 42 saves, Worcester Sharks edge Abbotsford Heat 2-1
6 Mar 2010 at 11:10pmABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Dan DaSilva picked up the game winner and Frank Doyle made 42 saves as the Worcester Sharks doubled up the Abbotsford Heat 2-1 in American Hockey League action Saturday night
Chris Stewart scores first hat trick, Avalanche beat Blues 7-3
6 Mar 2010 at 11:00pmDENVER - Chris Stewart completed his first NHL hat trick with a penalty shot, and Milan Hejduk scored twice in his return from a seven-week injury layoff to help the Colorado Avalanche beat the St
Bryzgalov makes 32 saves for his seventh shutout, Coyotes beat Ducks 4-0
6 Mar 2010 at 10:20pmGLENDALE, Ariz. - Ilya Bryzgalov brushed off his latest milestone in typical fashion.Bryzgalov made 32 saves for his seventh shutout of the season and franchise-record 34th win of the season and the Phoenix Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-0 on Saturday night
Phil Kessel leads Toronto Maple Leafs to 2-1 shootout win over Ottawa Senators
6 Mar 2010 at 9:30pmOTTAWA - It wasn't the most meaningful game the Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs have played over the years, but it was entertaining.The Leafs beat the Senators 2-1 Saturday night as Phil Kessel scored in regulation and in the shootout and Jonas Gustavsson stopped 22 shots
Stamkos extends points streak to 16, Niittymaki improves to 17-0-0 against At...
6 Mar 2010 at 9:30pmTAMPA, Fla. - Steven Stamkos got high praise from an NHL great.Stamkos extended his franchise-record points streak to 16 games, and Antero Niittymaki remained perfect against Atlanta, helping the Tampa Bay Lightning beat the Thrashers 6-2 on Saturday night
Frolik, Kreps score in 1:11 span, Panthers end Hurricanes' winning streak at 7
6 Mar 2010 at 9:00pmSUNRISE, Fla. - The Carolina Hurricanes' unexpected winning streak came to an end at Florida on Saturday night.Michael Frolik and Kamil Kreps scored in a 1:11 span of the first period, Tomas Vokoun made 31 saves and the Florida Panthers beat Carolina 4-1 to snap the Hurricanes' winning streak at seven games
Newcomers Belanger, Corvo help Capitals blank Rangers for 13th straight home win
6 Mar 2010 at 8:40pmWASHINGTON - Even when Alex Ovechkin is slumping, the Washington Capitals are capable of succeeding.Take, for example, NHL-leading Washington's 2-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday night, which stretched the Capitals' club-record home winning streak to 13 games