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Blackhawks Shut Down Colorado
Blackhawks Shut Down Colorado
Feb 17, 2008 6:32 PM CST

Blackhawks Shut Down Colorado

Chicago puts up excellent effort in front of sellout crowd

(Newser) - Chicago used a hard-working, grinding style, and it paid off with a 2-1 victory over Colorado, the Blackhawks' third straight win and fifth straight earning at least a point. Defenseman James Wisniewski, the game's first star, assisted on goals by Martin Havlat and Dustin Byfuglien. Patrick Lalime had 21 saves...

Rangers Extend Dominance Over Visiting Sharks

San Jose falls to 4-18-3 all-time vs. New York; Drury has goal, assist

(Newser) - Chris Drury's power play goal against one of the league's stingiest penalty-killing teams turned out to be the winner, as New York defeated San Jose, 3-1. Henrik Lundqvist earned the win by making 29 saves and giving up a single goal for the second straight afternoon. Ryan Callahan had the...

Canadiens Deal Flyers Sixth Straight Defeat

Hurricanes edge Panthers, Islanders quiet Thrashers

(Newser) - Carey Price made 34 saves and held off a 5-on-3 power play in the closing minutes to lift the Montreal Canadiens past the Philadelphia Flyers 1-0 last night, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. The loss was the sixth straight for Philly. Andrei Kostitsyn scored a power-play goal in the second period...

Slashed Skater Recounts Life-Saving Dash to Bench

'I knew I was in trouble,' says Zednik

(Newser) - Florida Panthers forward Richard Zednik "didn’t feel anything" after a teammate's skate severed his carotid artery last week, but the gushing blood told him he "had to get to the bench." There was "so much blood. I was like, ‘Whoa.' I knew I...

Weber Powers Predators Past Blues in OT

Coyotes outscore Kings, Canucks slide by Oilers

(Newser) - Shea Weber scored a power-play goal 40 seconds into overtime last night as the Nashville Predators beat the St. Louis Blues 2-1, reports the Associated Press. The Predators have allowed four first-period goals in their last two games, but have still outscored opponents 26-11 in the past 22 games. Scott...

With 3-2 Win, Devils Gain on Senators

Maple Leafs manage OT defeat of Bruins, Lightning fizzles against Capitals

(Newser) - New Jersey moved to the top of the Atlantic Division, and now threatens to soon assume the Eastern Conference crown, after holding on for a 3-2 victory over Ottawa. The suddenly struggling Senators now retain a slim two-point lead over the Devils and the Canadiens, the National Post reports. Elsewhere...

Rangers' Quick Start Halts Sabres' Streak

Buffalo goalie Miller pulled in first regulation loss in February

(Newser) - The Rangers had a rare midseason five-day layoff, and apparently the rest helped, as Sean Avery scored 10 seconds into the game, setting the tone for the first period of a 5-1 win over Buffalo, writes the Associated Press. Ryan Miller, who looked very shaky on two straight goals, was...

Jackets Add to Wings Woes
Jackets Add to Wings Woes
Feb 16, 2008 6:35 AM CST

Jackets Add to Wings Woes

Modin scores twice as Detroit falls for fifth straight time

(Newser) - The Columbus Blue Jackets made sure the Detroit Red Wings' rare fifth straight loss was painful last night. Fredrik Modin scored two goals and Rick Nash had a goal and two assists, as the Jackets won 5-1, reports the AP. Chris Osgood, starting his second straight game for the injured...

Panthers Shut Down Ovechkin to Beat Caps

Two third-period goals move Florida into tie for third place

(Newser) - The Florida Panthers won their first game since Richard Zednik's ugly neck injury with a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals last night, reports the AP. The Panthers also managed to hold the NHL's leading scorer, Alex Ovechkin, to no points. He had nine goals in his previous seven games.

Ducks' Defeat Is Turco's 200th Win
Ducks' Defeat
Is Turco's
200th Win
Feb 16, 2008 6:04 AM CST

Ducks' Defeat Is Turco's 200th Win

Robidas gets first double goals of career in Dallas' 4-2 vicory

(Newser) - Dallas made good use of power plays last night, going 3-for-5 to fuel a 4-2 win over Anaheim. Defenseman Stephane Robidas scored both second-period goals after assisting on another, and Mike Ribeiro added a goal of his own to two assists, reports the Dallas Morning News. The win is Stars...

Young Kings Scorch Flames 6-3
Young Kings Scorch Flames 6-3
Feb 16, 2008 5:59 AM CST

Young Kings Scorch Flames 6-3

Finally back in LA, team doesn't waste time

(Newser) - For their 6-3 romp over the Flames last night, the Kings got goals from four players aged 23 or younger—a good sign, considering their plans to trade one of the remaining veterans for even more new blood before the deadline. Slightly older skaters are producing for Los Angeles as...

Thrashers Deck Devils in 10th Round
Thrashers Deck Devils in 10th Round
Feb 15, 2008 11:27 PM CST

Thrashers Deck Devils in 10th Round

Dupuis goal ends shootout with a 4-3 Atlanta win

(Newser) - It took 10 rounds, but the Atlanta Thrashers were finally able to beat the New Jersey Devils 4-3 last night, reports the Associated Press. Pascal Dupuis snuck the winner past Martin Brodeur, who had 29 saves before the shootout.  The Devils appeared on their way to a 3-2 win,...

Canes Prevail on Odd Night for Penguins

Islanders scoop Maple Leafs, Blackhawks trounce Predators

(Newser) - Dany Sabourin's 42 saves weren't enough to keep Carolina from going up 4-2 and sending Pittsburgh to its second straight loss—an ignominious double defeat the Penguins haven't experienced since December. "It's no time to panic," said Brooks Orpik, whose goal for Pittsburgh was his first in 181...

Coyotes Fell Stars
Coyotes Fell Stars
Feb 15, 2008 1:22 AM CST

Coyotes Fell Stars

Keeps Phoenix in playoff chase, ends four game skid

(Newser) - Phoenix avenged Monday's loss to the Stars, beating Dallas last night 5-2. It was a crucial win for the Coyotes, who succeeded in keeping alive playoff hopes by ending a four-game winless skid, the Arizona Republic reports. The Coyotes' victory ended the Stars' seven-game winning streak. Goalie Ilya Bryzgalov had...

Flyers' Free Fall Hits Five Games
Flyers' Free Fall Hits Five Games
Feb 14, 2008 10:20 PM CST

Flyers' Free Fall Hits Five Games

Last-place Tampa Bay shames former Atlantic leaders in 5-3 setback

(Newser) - The Tampa Bay Lightning, sold to new owners earlier in the day, responded by shellacking the lackadaisical Flyers, who lost their fifth straight game. Philadelphia's Martin Biron allowed three goals in the decisive second stanza. Defensive lapses in the first and third—namely turnovers behind the net—allowed Tampa to...

Canadiens Spoil Zednik Night for Panthers

Miller, Sabres blank Maple Leafs, Bruins up-end Penguins

(Newser) - The Montreal Canadiens ruined a great night for the Florida Panthers last night in a 2-1 overtime win, reports the Associated Press. Throughout the night the Panthers and their fans honored Richard Zednik, the recovering forward whose neck was slashed by teammate Olli Jokinen's skate Sunday. Alexei Kovalev scored the...

Devils Skate Past Senators 3-2 in OT
Devils Skate Past Senators 3-2 in OT
Feb 13, 2008 10:54 PM CST

Devils Skate Past Senators 3-2 in OT

Thrashers best Capitals 3-2 in shootout, Blackhawks rout Blue Jackets 7-2

(Newser) - Martin Gerber stopped 28 shots for the Senators, including a John Madden breakaway as the third period wound down, but it wasn’t enough as Ottawa fell 3-2 to New Jersey in overtime. Brian Gionta scored on a rebound about halfway through the extra period to give the Devils their...

Ducks Topple Avalanche for 5th Straight

Flames lick Sharks in OT, Oilers enjoy Wild's goalie trouble

(Newser) - Wrapping up their longest road trip in team history, the Ducks secured their fifth straight win with a 2-1 defeat of the Avalanche. After falling behind in the first period, Anaheim got a power-play goal from Teemu Selanne in the second, and the game-winner from Samuel Pahlsson in the third,...

Predators Strike Red Wings Early, Often

Prospal leads Tampa over Montreal, Islanders edge out Flyers

(Newser) - The Predators came out swinging, scoring three goals on their first four shots of the game, and ultimately beating the Wings 4-2, the Nashville City Paper reports. "We set the tempo and played physically early," said Alexander Radulov, who scored twice for Nashville--owners of a 2-1-1 record against...

Vanek Tips Hat to Ottawa in Sabres' Win

Hurricanes edge Bruins, McKee, Blues top Kings

(Newser) - Thomas Vanek earned his first career hat trick last night as Buffalo beat up on Ottawa, 5-1. Vanek scored twice in the final period, as the Sabres continued their march back to playoff relevancy, now undefeated over nine straight games. They have earned 16 of a possible 18 points over...

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