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After solid performance against Rangers, Devils look to string wins together
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:38:01 EST
With a month left in the regular season, the New Jersey Devils are somewhat of a question mark. There is little doubt Jacques Lemaire's team is going to the post-season for the 13th consecutive season. The head scratcher is which te...
Toronto Maple Leaf making pitch for 2012 or 2013 all-star weekends
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:38:00 EST
TORONTO - The Toronto Maple Leafs are bidding for either the 2012 or 2013 NHL all-star festivities. The club has also applied to host the 2011 NHL Entry Draft at Air Canada Centre as well as the 2012 NHL Winter Classic at BMO Field, home ...
Oilers rookie goalie Devan Dubnyk after first NHL victory in game versus Habs
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:08:01 EST
MONTREAL - Rookie goalie Devan Dubnyk will go for his first NHL win when the Edmonton Oilers face the Montreal Canadiens on Thursday night. Dubnyk is 0-7-1 with a 4.26 goals-against average. He'll start ahead of Jeff Deslauriers, who is f...
Guerin says NHL should ban hits to head like teammate Cooke's on Bruins' Savard
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:08:01 EST
PITTSBURGH - Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head. That includes the kind of hit levelled by Guerin's teammate, Matt Cooke, against the Boston Bruins' Marc Savard. Savard is out indefinit...
Leafs bid to host 2012, 2013 All-Star Weekend
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:56:00 EST
The Toronto Maple Leafs announced that it is among several North American NHL teams bidding to host either the 2012 or 2013 NHL All-Star Weekend. The Maple Leafs last hosted the NHL All-Star Weekend at Air Canada Centre in 2000. "We've de...
Guerin: NHL should outlaw hits to head
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:51:01 EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head. That includes the kind of hit leveled by Guerin's teammate, Matt Cooke, against the Boston Bruins' Marc Savard. Savard is out indefinitely with ...
One win doesn't convince Devils all is right
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:31:02 EST
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) -With a month left in the regular season, the New Jersey Devils are somewhat of a question mark. There is little doubt that Jacques Lemaire's team is going to the postseason for the 13th consecutive season. The head scratcher ...
Capitals can clinch tonight
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:25:00 EST
First playoff scenario of the 2009-10 season... The Washington Capitals (idle) would clinch the Southeast Division tonight if the Atlanta Thrashers lose (regulation or OT/SO) at Columbus. If the Thrashers win, the Capitals would still clinch ...
Guerin: NHL should outlaw hits like Cooke's
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 12:01:01 EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) -Pittsburgh Penguins forward Bill Guerin says the NHL must outlaw hits to the head. That includes the kind of hit leveled by Guerin's teammate, Matt Cooke, against the Boston Bruins' Marc Savard. Savard is out indefinitely with ...
Talking hockey on NHL Live!
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:55:00 EST
Thursday on NHL Live!, hosts Rob Simpson and Bill Clement welcome Paul Kelly, Craig Simpson and Mike Milbury. You can check out NHL Live! between noon and 2 p.m. ET on NHL Network, XM Radio and NHL.com.
Daly hosts today's NHL Hour; Regier, Gillis guest
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:53:00 EST
NEW YORK -- Darcy Regier of the  Buffalo Sabres and Mike Gillis of the Vancouver Canucks, general managers of two division-leading clubs, are today's guests on NHL Hour With Commissioner Gary Bettman on NHL.com and SIRIUS XM Radio at 6 p.m. E...
NHL Calendar
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 09:41:01 EST
April 11 - Regular season ends.
Wednesday's Grouped Hockey Results
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 04:08:00 EST
AHL Binghamton 5 Manchester 3 Milwaukee 5 Lake Erie 1 Texas 3 Peoria 2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton 4 Albany 3 (SO) Worcester 6 Hartford 4 ECHL Idaho 5 Victoria 2 Las Vegas 3 Bakersfield 2 Ontario...
Messier scores pair, U.S. Division-leading Americans beat Seattle 4-1
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:05:01 EST
KENNEWICK, Wash. - Jordan Messier scored a pair of goals and Brendan Shinnimin added three assists as the Tri-City Americans beat the Seattle Thunderbirds 4-1 in Western Hockey League action Wednesday night. The win keeps the Americans (4...
Wednesday's WHL Roundup
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:05:01 EST
Ian Schultz had a goal and an assist Wednesday as the Calgary Hitmen beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 4-1 to clinch the Western Hockey League Central Division for the third year in a row. It was the fifth of sixth meetings between the two club...
Howse has two more goals against Cougars, Bruins skate to 7-4 win
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:35:00 EST
PRINCE GEORGE, B.C. - Ryan Howse continues to torment the Prince George Cougars. Howse scored two goals Wednesday as the Chilliwack Bruins beat the Cougars 7-4 for the second time in as many nights in Western Hockey League action. H...
NHL Capsules
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 01:11:01 EST
WASHINGTON (AP) -Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle at 3:20 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The NHL-leading Capitals have earned a standings po...
Hockey transactions
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:38:01 EST
Movements in the world of hockey Wednesday: National Hockey League ATLANTA THRASHERS-Recalled D Chris Chelios from Chicago (AHL). Reassigned D Mike Vernace from Chicago (AHL) to Hamilton (AHL). BOSTON BRUINS-Assigned G Matt Da...
Clark Morgan makes 38 saves as Broncos top Raiders 5-2 in WHL action
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:35:01 EST
PRINCE ALBERT, Sask. - Clark Morgan made 38 saves for Swift Current as the Broncos beat the Prince Albert Raiders 5-2 in Western Hockey League action Wednesday. Justin Dowling scored twice for Swift Current (35-30-5), while Michael Stickl...
Eberle scores twice as Pats beat rival Blades 3-2 in WHL action
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:35:01 EST
SASKATOON - Jordan Eberle scored two goals as the Regina Pats beat the Saskatoon Blades 3-2 in Western Hockey League action Wednesday. Myles Bell also scored for Regina (30-33-7). Stefan Elliott and Derek Hulak replied for Saskatoon...
Leach has four assists to lead Ice to 5-1 victory over Rebels
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:35:01 EST
CRANBROOK, B.C. - Kootenay Ice defenceman Joey Leach had four assists in a 5-1 win over the Red Deer Rebels in Western Hockey League action on Wednesday night. Kevin King, with two, Max Reinhart, Brock Montgomery and Elgin Pearce scored f...
Patrick Sharp scores in overtime, Blackhawks nip Kings 3-2
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:08:01 EST
CHICAGO - Chicago's Patrick Sharp was all alone, hanging back a bit in overtime and waiting for a chance the puck might come his way. And when Los Angeles' Brad Richardson made an errant pass in the centre of the rink, Dave Bolland picked...
Schultz has goal and assist as Hitmen beat Oil Kings 4-1 in home-and-home series
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:05:01 EST
EDMONTON - Ian Schultz had a goal and an assist Wednesday as the Calgary Hitmen beat the Edmonton Oil Kings 4-1 to clinch the Western Hockey League Central Division for the third year in a row. It was the fifth of sixth meetings between t...
Wednesday's OHL roundup
Published : Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:05:01 EST
Adam Payerl's big night pushed the Belleville Bulls past Oshawa on Wednesday. The Kitchener, Ont., native scored four times as the Bulls topped the Generals 5-3 in the Ontario Hockey League play. Michael Curtis had the other goal for Bell...
Adam Payerl scores four times as Belleville Bulls beat Oshawa Generals 5-3
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:35:01 EST
BELLEVILLE, Ont. - Adam Payerl scored four goals for Belleville as the Bulls topped the Oshawa Generals 5-3 in Ontario Hockey League play Wednesday. Michael Curtis had the other goal for Belleville (19-39-8). Shawne Lalonde and Stephen Si...
Daniel Catenacci score shootout winner as Greyhounds to Spirit 3-2
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:35:01 EST
SAULT STE. MARIE, Ont. - Daniel Catenacci scored the shootout winner for Sault Ste. Marie as the Greyhounds topped the Saginaw Spirit 3-2 in Ontario Hockey League action Wednesday night. Jordan Carroll and Brett Thompson scored in regulat...
NHL Capsules
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:31:01 EST
WASHINGTON (AP) -Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle at 3:20 of overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The NHL-leading Capitals have earned a standings po...
Schenn scores two goals as Brandon Wheat Kings blast Moose Jaw Warriors 8-2
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:05:01 EST
BRANDON, Man. - Brayden Schenn scored two goals and assisted on four others as the Brandon Wheat Kings blasted the Moose Jaw Warriors 8-2 in the Western Hockey League on Wednesday night. Matt Calvert added two goals and three assists, whi...
Wednesday's QMJHL roundup
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:05:00 EST
Maxime Legault scored two straight goals to send the game to overtime and the Cape Breton Screaming Eagles beat the Saint John Sea Dogs 4-3 in a shootout in Quebec Major Junior Hockey League action Wednesday. Mike Hoffman, Tomas Jurco and...
NHL Capsules
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:41:01 EST
WASHINGTON (AP) -Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The NHL-leading Capitals have earned a ...
Tomas Fleischmann's OT goal gives Capitals 4-3 win over Hurricanes
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:38:01 EST
WASHINGTON - On Monday night, Tomas Fleischmann was a healthy scratch for the first time all season. On Wednesday night, he scored in overtime for the Washington Capitals. Proving a point, Tomas? "It's a little message," he said. "Don't s...
Devils match season high with six goals, top Rangers and Lundqvist
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:38:01 EST
NEWARK, N.J. - The struggling New Jersey Devils aren't going to let playoff security turn into complacency. Coming off a disappointing Western trip following the Olympic break, the Devils faced their problems head-on during a team meeting...
Canuck stars Henrik and Daniel Sedin donate $1.5 million for new hospital
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:38:01 EST
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Daniel and Henrik Sedin are donating $1.5 million to help build a new children's hospital in Vancouver. The Swedish twins, who were drafted by the Canucks and have lived in Vancouver for 10 years, said their donation wil...
London Knights hold on to beat Sarnia Sting 4-3 in OHL action
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:35:01 EST
LONDON, Ont. - The London Knights jumped out to 4-0 lead Wednesday before holding on for a 4-3 win over the Sarnia Sting in Ontario Hockey League play. Michael MacDonald and Jared Knight scored in the first for London (48-15-3), before St...
Canuck stars Daniel and Henrik Sedin give $1.5 million to children's hospital
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:08:01 EST
VANCOUVER, B.C. - Vancouver Canucks hockey stars Daniel and Henrik Sedin have donated $1.5 million to help build a new BC Children's Hospital. The Swedish twins, who've played for the NHL club for a decade, made their gift to support the ...
NHL Capsules
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:01:01 EST
WASHINGTON (AP) -Tomas Fleischmann scored on a one-timer from the right circle with 1:40 remaining in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 4-3 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. The NHL-leading Capitals have earned a ...
Sedins give $1.5 million to children's hospital
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:31:02 EST
VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) - Vancouver Canucks stars Daniel and Henrik Sedin have donated $1.5 million to help build a new BC Children's Hospital. The Swedish twins, who've played for the NHL club for a decade, made their gift to support t...
Hurricanes agree to terms for 2-year entry deal with Notre Dame's Lawson; headed for AHL team
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:38:01 EST
RALEIGH, N.C. - The Carolina Hurricanes have agreed to terms with former Notre Dame defenceman Kyle Lawson on a two-year, entry-level deal. Lawson, selected in the seventh round of the 2005 draft, recently completed his senior season for ...
Vesa Toskala making most of his opportunity with the Calgary Flames
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:08:01 EST
CALGARY - Vesa Toskala referred to the current campaign as a "broken season," but the new Flames netminder has managed to maintain a positive attitude. "I just go day-by-day and try to enjoy every day," said Toskala after taking part in a...
NHL Player's Association settles matters with former general counsel Ian Penny
Published : Wed, 10 Mar 2010 20:08:01 EST
TORONTO - The National Hockey League Players' Association has tied up another loose end by reaching a resolution with Ian Penny, its former general counsel and interim executive director "The parties have resolved all matters regarding Ia...