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Mar 2, 2008 10:54 PM CST

Wings End Four-Game Skid

Hasek, Detroit best Buffalo, 4-2

(Newser) - Detroit put an end to their four-game losing streak tonight with a win over the Buffalo Sabres, 4-2. Dominik Hasek got the start and the win in goal for the Red Wings, only his second appearance since returning from a hip injury that sidelined him for nearly three weeks. The...

Backup Goalie Carries Rangers Past Flyers

Mar 2, 2008 7:40 PM CST

Backup Goalie Carries Rangers Past Flyers

Valiquette nearly perfect after taking over in second period

(Newser) - Stephen Valiquette got the win today in relief of Rangers star netminder Henrik Lundqvist, as New York edged Philadelphia 5-4 in the overtime shootout, reports AP. After a wild first period that saw six goals, both backup goalies settled things down, allowing one goal between them the rest of the...

Sharks' Backup Goalie Shuts Out Blues

Mar 2, 2008 7:46 AM CST

Sharks' Backup Goalie Shuts Out Blues

Ice-cold Coyotes can't find shooting spark against Flames

(Newser) - Brian Boucher had a perfect start to his Sharks career, recording 24 saves en route to blanking the Blues. The veteran backup goalie got support from his teammates, who made 34 shots on goal in the 2-0 decision, reports the San Jose Mercury News. "What I liked was how...

Stars Stumble in Predators' Onslaught

Mar 2, 2008 6:34 AM CST

Stars Stumble in Predators' Onslaught

Avalanche lose 2 men in big win over Kings, Maple Leafs defeat Capitals

(Newser) - Brad Richards' second game with Dallas was "a little bit of a letdown," as the Stars couldn't get anything going against Nashville. Giving up turnovers right and left and going 0-7 on the power play, the Stars lost their third of the last 16 games 3-1, the Dallas ...

Canadiens Beat Devils to Take Over East

Mar 1, 2008 11:11 PM CST

Canadiens Beat Devils to Take Over East

Rookie Price collects 31 saves as Montreal wins third straight

(Newser) - The New Jersey Devils have only lost three times in regulation in the past 16 games, but that was one too many to hold onto first place. Andrei Kostitsyn scored in the third period to lift the Montreal Canadiens to a 2-1 win over the Devils tonight, displacing New Jersey...

Hurricanes Rout Lightning

Mar 1, 2008 10:57 PM CST

Hurricanes Rout Lightning

Samsonov, stingy defense, doom sluggish Tampa Bay

(Newser) - The Carolina Hurricanes won for the fourth time in five games and opened a big cushion in the Southeast Division with a 5-1 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning tonight, reports the Associated Press. Sergei Samsonov had two goals and Eric Staal had a goal and two assists for the...

Alfredsson Helps Senators End Loss Streak

Mar 1, 2008 7:34 PM CST

Alfredsson Helps Senators End Loss Streak

Kessel's goal lifts hot Bruins, Philly's Biron stops Islanders

(Newser) - Daniel Alfredsson, who had just one goal in his past nine games, scored twice and added an assist today as the Ottawa Senators beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4, reports the Associated Press. Martin Gerber had 25 saves for the Senators, who snapped a 3-game losing streak. The Penguins have now...

Russia Seeks
to Reclaim Hockey Aura

Mar 1, 2008 6:39 PM CST

Russia Seeks to Reclaim Hockey Aura

Some Russian stars playing on home ice rather than in the NHL

(Newser) - For 15 years, some of the NHL’s top talent has come from Russia. Now, however, a fledgling professional league in the former Communist superpower, buoyed by an influx of petrodollars from the nation's vast oil fields and a surging economy, is looking to keep its talent at home and...

Ducks Knock Out Flames in Punchy Game

Mar 1, 2008 6:02 AM CST

Ducks Knock Out Flames in Punchy Game

Blue Jackets pull together a swift late rally to shock Canucks in OT

(Newser) - The Ducks all but shut down the Flames last night, cruising to a 3-1 victory on 22 saves by Jean-Sebastien Giguere, the Los Angeles Times reports. The raucous contest, which included 82 minutes of penalty time for both teams, saw first blood when Mathieu Schneider scored 35 seconds in, and...

Habs, Plekanec Surpass Sabres

Mar 1, 2008 1:04 AM CST

Habs, Plekanec Surpass Sabres

As Plekanec's hat trick, plus three more give Montreal a one point advantage over Ottawa in the Northeast

(Newser) - Though three was the important number for Tomas Plekanec last night, one is Montreal's magic number following a 6-2 pounding of Buffalo, the Montreal Gazette reports. Plekanec earned his first NHL hat trick, propelling the Habs to one point ahead of the reeling Senators in the Northeast Division, and one...

Sharks Take Bite Out of Wings

Feb 29, 2008 11:42 PM CST

Sharks Take Bite Out of Wings

Hasek appears rusty in return between the pipes for Detroit

(Newser) - Dominik Hasek returned from a three-week layoff thanks to a hip injury, and was greeted with a goal by Joe Pavelski on the first shot he faced in a 3-2 home loss to San Jose. Rookie Devin Setoguchi, called up from the minors on Thursday, had the Sharks' other two...

Stars Cash in on Trade to Beat Blackhawks

Feb 29, 2008 3:52 AM CST

Stars Cash in on Trade to Beat Blackhawks

Coyotes finish sweep of Blues, Islanders crush Thrashers' comeback

(Newser) - Niklas Hagman's hat trick for Dallas was eclipsed by new acquisition Brad Richards' five assists against a Chicago team that had also tried to nab him. After the Stars' 7-4 win, Richards can be glad the trade sent him where it did. "I'm just so happy to be a...

SO Win Brings Avs Into Reach of Playoffs

Feb 28, 2008 5:00 AM CST

SO Win Brings Avs Into Reach of Playoffs

Maple Leafs out shoot Panthers in extra time, 'Hawks blank Coyotes

(Newser) - Two shootout goals left Colorado with another extra-time win in a 3-1-1 road trip, this time 3-2 in Vancouver. The Avalanche forced overtime with a Joe Sakic goal with 15 seconds to go, and Sakic and Marek Svatos got past Roberto Luongo in the shootout, the Rocky Mountain News reports....

Wild Snap Skid, Edge Lightning

Feb 28, 2008 12:08 AM CST

Wild Snap Skid, Edge Lightning

Reclaim top spot of Northwest Division with 3-2 win

(Newser) - Despite a tense final ten minutes, Minnesota survived the third period against Tampa last night, holding on 3-2. The win, the Wilds' first in regulation since February 2nd, put a much needed end to a four game losing streak, according to the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "I will have a...

Sharks Circle Blue Jackets, Earn 4-2 Victory

Feb 27, 2008 11:54 PM CST

Sharks Circle Blue Jackets, Earn 4-2 Victory

Campbell looks strong in debut for San Jose, Nabokov has 17 saves

(Newser) - The San Jose Sharks beat the Columbus Blue Jackets on the strength of a three-goal second period and improved there road record to an impressive 20-8-3. The Sharks got contributions from everyone, including their newest player Brian Campbell, who they acquired in a trade from Buffalo. The defenseman had an...

Bernier Leads Sabres Past Preds

Feb 27, 2008 10:00 PM CST

Bernier Leads Sabres Past Preds

Newest acquisition has big game in Buffalo debut

(Newser) - Newly-acquired winger Steve Bernier scored on his first two shots in his new uniform to lead the Buffalo Sabres past the Nashville Predators 8-4. The Quebec native, who also added an assist for his new club, was traded from San Jose yesterday for All-Star defenseman Brian Campbell. Buffalo's Toni Lydman...

Wings Tap Soaring Rally, Crashing Defeat

Feb 27, 2008 4:06 AM CST

Wings Tap Soaring Rally, Crashing Defeat

Three 3rd-period goals wasted as Oilers prevail 4-3 after shootout

(Newser) - The Red Wings' downward spiral almost looked as though it had reversed itself last night, when the team managed three unanswered third-period goals to take the lead over the Oilers. But Edmonton's tying goal with 29 seconds left, followed by a scoreless overtime period, put the advantage squarely with the...

Thomas, Bruins Shutout Senators

Feb 26, 2008 11:04 PM CST

Thomas, Bruins Shutout Senators

Third period flurry pushes Habs past Thrashers, Stars best Blues

(Newser) - Tim Thomas stopped 22 shots to earn his second shutout of the season and led the Boston Bruins to a 4-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators. Zdeno Chara had two of the Boston goals; David Krejci also scored his first NHL goal. Ottawa, who leads the league in scoring, has...

Conklin Has 50 Saves as Pens Beat Isles

Feb 26, 2008 11:01 PM CST

Conklin Has 50 Saves as Pens Beat Isles

Hurricanes top Devils in overtime, Laich has 4 points in Caps win over Wild

(Newser) - Ty Conklin had a career-best 50 saves in the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders. Jeff Taffe had a goal and an assist for the Penguins, who were short several men because of blockbuster trade. Pittsburgh made the biggest move at the deadline by acquiring star forward...

Flyers Win, Snap 10-game Slide

Feb 26, 2008 6:29 AM CST

Flyers Win, Snap 10-game Slide

Philadelphia earns 4-3 victory over Buffalo in shootout

(Newser) - It wasn’t pretty, but the Philadelphia Flyers’ 10-game losing streak has finally ended. Daneil Briere beat his former teammate Ryan Miller in the shootout to give Philadelphia a 4-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres; with the win the Flyers avoided setting a record for most consecutive losses. Jason Pominville...