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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....

Flames Bowl Over Rangers, Win 4-3
Flames Bowl Over Rangers, Win 4-3
Jan 3, 2008 3:36 AM CST

Flames Bowl Over Rangers, Win 4-3

Reinprecht's hat trick leads Coyotes past Avalanche, Oilers best Blues in OT

(Newser) - Kristian Huselius had four points, including an important insurance goal late in the third period, as the Flames bested the New York Rangers 4-3. Jarome Iginla continued his torrid goal-scoring pace by notching two tallies, giving him 16 in the last 15 games. The Flames are 10-1-4 during that stretch,...

Ducks Fly Past Blue Jackets 2-1
Ducks Fly Past Blue Jackets 2-1
Jan 3, 2008 3:19 AM CST

Ducks Fly Past Blue Jackets 2-1

Pronger, Getzlaf each tally goal and assist in win

(Newser) - Chris Pronger scored what proved to be the game-winning goal on a power play with less than 15 seconds remaining in the second period to give Anaheim a 2-1 win over Columbus. Ryan Getzlaf scored the Ducks' other goal in the first period. Jean-Sebastien Giguere had a superb performance for...

Penguins Ice Sabres in Classic
Penguins Ice Sabres in Classic
Jan 1, 2008 6:45 PM CST

Penguins Ice Sabres in Classic

Crosby the hero in shoot out victory

(Newser) - A Sidney Crosby shootout blast iced this year's Winter Classic as 71,217 fans endured freezing temperatures and saw Pittsburgh deep-freeze Buffalo 2-1, the AP reports. Colby Armstrong scored a 1-0 lead for the Penguins, 21 seconds into the game, and Brian Campbell tied the game with 1:25 in...

NY Comes Back to Beat Montreal in Overtime 4-3

Niittymaki blanks Panthers; Brown dusts Blackhawks in NHL

(Newser) - A night after winning with an astonishing five power-play goals, the Rangers roared back against the Canadiens to win in overtime, 4-3. Goalkeep Cristobal Huet faced just one shot in the second period, but let in an equalizing Chris Drury rebound with five minutes left in regulation, then Brendan Shanahan's...

Ovechkin, Caps Light It Up in Ottawa 8-6

Detroit clips Gretzky's Coyotes while Stars outshoot the Blues

(Newser) - Alexander Ovechkin had a career-high four goals as the improving Washington Capitals surprised Eastern Conference leading Ottawa, 8-6. The Senators, whose three-game winning streak was ended, got three goals from Mike Fisher as they tried to rally during a third period in which seven goals were scored. Ovechkin has 30...

Osgood, Wings Blank Blues 5-0
Osgood, Wings Blank Blues 5-0
Dec 26, 2007 11:37 PM CST

Osgood, Wings Blank Blues 5-0

Detroit improves on best record in the league

(Newser) - Chris Osgood only needed to stop 20 shots to lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 5-0 victory over the St. Louis Blues. The Detroit defense helped Osgood record his 45th career shutout by limiting St. Louis to just one shot during a 5-on-3 St. Louis power play in the...

Senators Stymie Sabres 5-3
Senators Stymie Sabres 5-3
Dec 26, 2007 10:39 PM CST

Senators Stymie Sabres 5-3

Heatley has 3 points as Ottawa improves best record in East

(Newser) - The Ottawa Senators improved their conference-best record to 24-8-4 with a 5-3 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Ottawa goaltender Martin Gerber was shaken up just four minutes into the game after taking a Tim Connolly slap shot to the mask, but was able to continue and compiled 29 saves to...

Four the Magic Number for Isles Over Pens

Sabres edge Flyers' Biron, Briere; Jackets knock down Kings

(Newser) - The New York Islanders scored more than three goals for the first time in 23 games, and had a 4-2 victory to show for it in Pittsburgh tonight. Rookie Blake Comeau had two points, including his first NHL goal, as New York scored twice in 37 seconds in the third...

Pens Escape Boston With 5-4 Shootout Win

Thrashers, Canadiens impeach Senators, Capitals in East action

(Newser) - Sidney Crosby and his Penguins jumped out to a 4-0 lead by the middle of the second period, frittered it all away during the rest of regulation, then hung on to win the shootout on a typically wacky night in Boston. Pittsburgh goalie Ty Conklin had 39 saves and stopped...

Gaborik's Historic Night Levels Rangers

Panthers put up 5 for .500, Lightning take Leafs in final seconds

(Newser) - Marion Gaborik was carried off the ice after scoring five goals last night, as Minnesota battered the Rangers 6-3, the AP reports. The last player to manage such an offensive bombardment in regulation was  Mario Lemieux, eleven years ago.  The loss continues the Rangers slump, in which they have...

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