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Home Still Inhospitable for Islanders
Home Still Inhospitable
for Islanders
Jan 29, 2008 10:46 PM CST

Home Still Inhospitable for Islanders

Coyotes, Bruins break through in third vs. Blue Jackets, Predators

(Newser) - The Islanders dropped their fifth straight at home, this time versus the formerly slumping Senators, 5-2. Rick DiPietro, who started in goal for the Eastern All-Star team, stopped 21 of 26, and New York failed to strike until down 3-0 late in the second period. Martin Berger silenced 23 shots....

Devils Choke Big Against Canadiens 4-3

Flyers stay perfect against Penguins, Bruins ice Islanders

(Newser) - The Devils coughed up a third-period two-goal lead in their last game before the All-Star break, losing 4-3 to the Canadiens. Montreal's Chris Higgins flipped the game-winner out of a scrum in front of the net; Brian Smolinski also had two goals. Cristobal Huet turned away just 10 shots in...

Rookie Russell Lifts Jackets Past Stars

Ellis, Predators shut out Avalanche, Flames pull out win against Wild

(Newser) - Columbus scored three third-period goals and rallied to defeat the Dallas Stars 4-2. Blue Jackets rookie Kris Russell scored the tie-breaking goal on a power play; Russell scored his first NHL goal earlier in the second period. Pascal Leclaire had 26 saves for Columbus. The loss snapped Dallas’ three-game winning...

Caps Edge Penguins in Wild One
Caps Edge Penguins in Wild One
Jan 22, 2008 12:29 AM CST

Caps Edge Penguins in Wild One

Ovechkin, Malkin square off in high-scoring affair

(Newser) - Washington continued to play improved hockey, passing the .500 mark, as it took advantage of the absence of Penguins captain Sidney Crosby in posting a 6-5 win in a shootout. Russian stars Alexander Ovechkin and Evgeni Malkin went 1-2 in the 2004 NHL draft and it showed tonight as each...

Philly Flyin' High, Whips Ottawa
Philly Flyin' High, Whips Ottawa
Jan 21, 2008 12:39 AM CST

Philly Flyin' High, Whips Ottawa

Shorthanded Senators can't handle Flyers' balanced scoring attack

(Newser) - Philadelphia continued its stellar play last night, blasting Ottawa, the top team in the Eastern Conference, 6-1, at Wachovia Center. The Flyers got two goals and an assist from Scottie Upshall and single tallies from four others in pasting the injury-riddled Senators, who were missing captain Daniel Alfredsson and Dany...

Streaky Ducks Can't Dance With Stars

Devils thwart Maple Leafs, Oilers grease Thrashers

(Newser) - Anaheim had their six-game win streak snapped by equally hot Dallas, who have now won five of eight. Brendan Morrow and Niklas Hagman both found the net twice in the 5-2 win, in which Marty Turco faced only 20 shots. The first Stars goal, however, belonged to Stephan Robidas, his...

Bruins Steal One From Rangers
Bruins Steal One From Rangers
Jan 20, 2008 7:07 PM CST

Bruins Steal One From Rangers

Thomas nearly pitches shutout despite his team being outplayed

(Newser) - Boston finished off a home-and-home sweep of New York with a 3-1 victory at Madison Square Garden today. The Bruins cashed in on their limited number of scoring chances despite being outshot 31-20. Goalie Tim Thomas was solid while moving his team into seventh place in the Eastern Conference. Chuck...

Bruins Beat Rangers in Shootout
Bruins Beat Rangers in Shootout
Jan 19, 2008 5:38 PM CST

Bruins Beat Rangers in Shootout

Stars roll past Blue Jackets, Predators finally get over Blues

(Newser) - Chuck Kobasew had two goals in regulation and the Boston Bruins went on to beat the New York Rangers 4-3 in a shootout Saturday, reports the Associated Press. Kobasew's second goal tied the game with 9:50 left and Zdeno Chara and Phil Kessel scored goals in the shootout for...

Wild Can't Stop Iginla, Lose 3-2
Wild Can't Stop Iginla, Lose 3-2
Jan 17, 2008 12:39 AM CST

Wild Can't Stop Iginla, Lose 3-2

Chicago makes St. Louis sing the Blues, rookie Kane has 3 points in 6-1 rout

(Newser) - Jarome Iginla scored the winning goal in a shootout to give the Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Iginla has made a habit of tormenting the Wild; he has 41 points against them, including 24 goals, in only 38 games. Calgary goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff had 29 saves...

Flyers Skate Past Capitals
Flyers Skate Past Capitals
Jan 13, 2008 6:48 PM CST

Flyers Skate Past Capitals

Knuble, Timonen lead six-goal outburst by Philly

(Newser) - Considering they were playing their third game in four nights and the Washington Capitals had played once in a week, one might think Philadelphia would struggle - and they  did early on. But the Flyers came around quickly, found their scoring touch, and won the game 6-4. Mike Knuble led...

Ward Goal Lifts Bruins Past Flyers in OT

Boston holds on to snap two-game losing streak

(Newser) - Adam Ward slapped a shot past scrambling goaltender Antero Niittymaki 43 seconds into overtime to lift the Boston Bruins to a 4-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers Saturday, the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.  Niittymaki was out of position for the last shot because he had been racing to get the...

DiPietro, Isles Douse Flames in Shootout

New York's netminder celebrates All-Star selection with 39 saves

(Newser) - Rick DiPietro took advantage of his two days off in Western Canada: He rested up after being peppered with 42 shots in his last start and scouted his next opponent on TV, reports the Calgary Herald. That scouting paid off as the newly chosen All-Star goalie stood on his head...

Wild Wins 9th Straight vs. Hawks
Wild Wins 9th Straight vs. Hawks
Jan 12, 2008 12:25 AM CST

Wild Wins 9th Straight vs. Hawks

Minnesota survives Chicago onslaught thanks to hot goalie

(Newser) - A glance at the 5-2 final tonight and one might think Minnesota controlled the play - but that wasn't the case, reports the Tribune. Wild goalie Josh Harding made 41 saves to keep his team in it while his counterpart, Nikolai Khabibulin, stopped only 11 of 16 shots as Chicago's...

Blue Jackets Trump Blues With Late Heroics

Zherdev nets two in final six minutes to lead way

(Newser) - Both the Blue Jackets and Nikolai Zherdev rebounded from old wounds, beating the Blues 6-4 last night, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports. Zherdev, roughed up in Tuesday's 6-1 trouncing of Columbus by the Blues, had two goals in the final six minutes of play, breaking a 3-3 tie and sandwiching...

Red Wings, Osgood Lose Wild One, 6-5

Canadiens muzzle Bruins; Sens outlast Sabres in shootout

(Newser) - A few hours after being voted an All-Star, Red Wings goalie Chris Osgood played regrettably against Minnesota, giving up five goals in 28 shots and losing the shootout. His opposite number, Niklas Backstrom, was chased after four goals in 30 minutes, but replacement Chris Harding stabilized the Wild and turned...

Stars Snap Back With Win Over Minnesota

Edmonton finally wins in regulation, shuts out punchless Islanders

(Newser) - Mike Ribeiro celebrated his new $25 million contract with two assists, and teammate Antti Miettinen scored twice as Dallas defeated Minnesota 3-1, ending a four-game losing streak. The Stars went scoreless for more than 100 minutes last night, reports AP. Minnesota, playing Dallas for the third time in 13 days,...

Red Wings Finally Beat Blackhawks
Red Wings Finally Beat Blackhawks
Jan 7, 2008 3:23 AM CST

Red Wings Finally Beat Blackhawks

Detroit nails first win in 5 tries against Chicago

(Newser) - With a 32-8-3 record, you would think the Detroit Red Wings wouldn't need payback against any team. The Wings were, however, happy to finally show the Chicago Blackhawks who's boss yesterday in a 3-1 win, the Detroit News reports. "We've exorcised the demon," said Detroit coach Mike Babcock.

Hossa, Thrashers Stop Sabres
Hossa, Thrashers Stop Sabres
Jan 6, 2008 9:00 PM CST

Hossa, Thrashers Stop Sabres

Buffalo's losing streak reaches six games

(Newser) - Marian Hossa scored twice and Johan Hedberg made 37 saves, winning his second straight start as Atlanta beat Buffalo, 5-2 today, reports the Journal-Constitution. Rookie Colin Stuart, recently called up from the minor leagues, added a goal and a lot of energy to the Thrashers' top line while helping extend...

Ottawa Bounces Back Against Sliding Sabres

Brodeur blanks rival Flyers while Carolina slips past Atlanta

(Newser) - After blowing a three-goal lead midway through the game, stars Dany Heatley and Daniel Alfredsson each scored inside the last five minutes as Ottawa beat host Buffalo last night 5-3. Much-maligned Senators goalie Ray Emery made 36 saves to earn the victory. The Sabres have scored only eight goals during...

Thomas, Chara Lead Bruins Over Caps 2-0

Panthers nip Islanders, Canadiens torch Lightning

(Newser) - Tim Thomas blanked the opposition for the first time this season and fifth time in his career, stopping all 31 Washington shots in a 2-0 home victory. Zdeno Chara had an assist and the insurance goal, and the Boston defense muffled formerly red-hot Alexander Ovechkin, halting his seven-game scoring streak....

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