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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...

Player's Artery Was Hanging 'By a Thread'

Zednik was lucky to survive devastating skate-blade gash: docs

(Newser) - National Hockey League forward Richard Zednik's frightening neck injury on Sunday was chillingly reminiscent of Sabres goalie Clint Malarchuk's freak accident in 1989. But the cut in Zednik's neck was more of an immediate threat, say doctors who treated the Florida Panthers player. Zednik's survival can be credited to the...

Stillman, Commodore Head to Ottawa
Stillman, Commodore Head to Ottawa
Feb 11, 2008 11:35 PM CST

Stillman, Commodore Head to Ottawa

Hurricanes acquire Corvo, Eaves in major NHL trade

(Newser) - The Ottawa Senators have finally shaken up the team that lost last year’s Stanley Cup to the Anaheim Ducks. The Senators sent defenseman Joe Corvo and winger Patrick Eaves to the Carolina Hurricanes for winger Cory Stillman and defenseman Mike Commodore. Prior to the trade the Senators had only...

Two Habs Find Trouble in Tampa
Two Habs Find Trouble in Tampa
Feb 11, 2008 10:18 PM CST

Two Habs Find Trouble in Tampa

Pair should play Tuesday and won't face wrath of Canadiens' brass

(Newser) - Two Montreal Canadiens players, Ryan O' Byrne and Tom Kostopoulos, were arrested this morning outside a Tampa club and later released on bail, reports the AP. Montreal's players were out during the equivalent of a rookie hazing night when O'Byrne was accused of stealing a woman's purse, and Kostopoulos was...

Zednik Neck Slice Was Life-Threatening

Panthers forward would have died without surgery, says agent

(Newser) - Richard Zednik required life-saving surgery yesterday after a freak on-ice accident during the Panther/Sabres game in Buffalo. Zednik's neck was sliced by teammate Olli Jokinen's skate after Jokinen had collided with Sabres forward  Clarke MacArthur.  The collision sent him into the ice and his skate into Zednik's neck, severing...

Teammate's Skate Opens NHL Player's Jugular Vein

Forward OK after 'terrifying' throat injury

(Newser) - A NHL game in Buffalo last night was marred by what one player called "the worst thing I've ever seen" on the ice—a freak accident in which a falling Florida Panthers player slashed teammate Richard Zednik's neck with his skate. Zednik left a trail of blood as he...

Zednik's Neck Sliced by Skate in Sabres Win

Game continues after Florida forward stabilzed with surgery

(Newser) - Buffalo's 5-3 win was overshadowed by what Stephen Weiss called "the worst thing I've ever seen in hockey"—a freak accident in which a falling Olli Jokinen slashed fellow Panther Richard Zednik's neck with his skate. Zednik left a trail of blood on his way to the bench...

Ducks Surprise High-Flying Red Wings 3-2

In shootouts, Wild top Blues 2-1, Kings shock Blue Jackets 3-2

(Newser) - Last night's contentious Anaheim win over Detroit may have been good practice: If the Ducks want to repeat their championship, they may well have to go through the Red Wings. This time it was referee Dan O'Halloran who saved the Ducks by negating a last-second Detroit goal, reports the Los ...

Stars Ride the Power Play to Thrash Blues

Sharks slip past Predators, Avalanche pile it on Canucks

(Newser) - The Dallas Stars' 6-2 defeat of St. Louis can't be blamed entirely on Blues backup goalie Hannu Toivonen, who left in the second period after letting four goals past. Dallas' win, their sixth straight, also came from capitalizing on three power plays and relying on strong special teams, says the...

Senators' Trio Romps Past Canadiens
Senators' Trio Romps Past Canadiens
Feb 9, 2008 10:49 PM CST

Senators' Trio Romps Past Canadiens

Panthers outscore Bruins, Thrashers edge Lightning

(Newser) - The Ottawa Senators took advantage of having their three best scorers in the lineup last night in a 6-1 rout of the Montreal Canadiens, reports the Associated Press. Jason Spezza had a career-high six points with three goals. Daniel Alfredsson returned after missing four games to record two goals and...

Burns Goal Nails Wild OT Win Over Isles

Devils rout Hurricanes to end slide, Flames crush Oilers

(Newser) - Brian Rolston scored two goals and Brent Burns scored the winner in overtime as the Minnesota Wild handed the New York Islanders their seventh straight loss, 4-3, tonight, reports the Associated Press. The Islanders led 3-2 with 4:05 left and had out shot Minnesota 29-18, but they gave up...

NY's Valiquette Blanks Flyers Again

Malkin lifts Penguins past Kings, Maple Leafs stun Red Wings

(Newser) - Backup goalie Steve Valiquette helped the New York Rangers continue their dominance in Philadelphia yesterday, reports the Associated Press. Valiquette had 31 saves and the Rangers beat the Flyers for the 11th time in 12 games in Philly with a 2-0 victory. Valiquette's only other career shutout came Jan. 31...

Sharks Slip Past Jackets 2-1 in OT
Sharks Slip
Past Jackets
2-1 in OT
Feb 9, 2008 6:00 AM CST

Sharks Slip Past Jackets 2-1 in OT

All-Star Nabokov holds Columbus back with 31 stellar saves

(Newser) - Joe Thornton scored the power-play goal in overtime that sealed San Jose's victory  over Columbus last night, but the hero of the game was, as is so often the case, goalie Evgeni Nabokov. With 31 mostly spectacular saves, the Kazakhstani keeper kept the Sharks afloat despite dismal shooting in the...

Ducks Love NY (and NJ) After Beating Devils

Carolina and Boston also notch one-goal wins on the road

(Newser) - The way it's going, the defending Cup champions may request more trips east as Anaheim completed the NYC-area sweep with a 2-1 win over Martin Brodeur and New Jersey. Ryan Carter, having an up-and-down season, notched his first two NHL goals while former Devil Scott Niedermayer won in his first...

Wacky Night in Phoenix a Win for Columbus

Blue Jackets get lucky breaks, questionable calls in 2-1 victory

(Newser) - Coyotes coach Wayne Gretzky blames porous goaltending for his team's 2-1 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets, but rotten luck played a part as well, writes the Arizona Republic. With the winning goal getting in because of a Phoenix defenseman's broken stick and Craig Weller getting a match penalty for...

Penguins Keep Rolling Even Without Crosby

Whitney scores two goals as Pittsburgh beats NY Islanders

(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins are not playing like a team that has been missing the best player in the NHL for the past eight games. With Sidney Crosby still nursing a high ankle sprain, Ryan Whitney scored two goals to lead the Penguins past the New York Islanders 4-3 last night,...

Stars' Smith Shuts Out Wild
Stars' Smith Shuts Out Wild
Feb 8, 2008 1:08 AM CST

Stars' Smith Shuts Out Wild

As Dallas holds on for 1-0 win

(Newser) - With starting goalie Marty Turco out after suffering a head injury Tuesday, backup Mike Smith was given an opportunity to prove his worth, and did so in fine fashion, leading the Stars to a 1-0 shutout of Minnesota last night. He saved 25 attempts, including one tremendous effort which culminated...

Kings Snap Wings' Epic Streak
Kings Snap Wings' Epic Streak
Feb 7, 2008 11:53 PM CST

Kings Snap Wings' Epic Streak

Sens edge Panthers, Lightning best Predators in OT

(Newser) - Detroit needed but one win to claim the best streak in franchise history, but were thwarted last night by the Kings, the AP reports. LA, who own the dubious honor of having the fewest points in the NHL, stymied the Wings' eight-game winning streak by surging back from a 3-1...

Scrappy Leafs Follow 8-0 Rout With Habs Win

Ducks, Canucks also in rebounding mode vs. Rangers, Thrashers

(Newser) - The Maple Leafs rebounded to top the surging Canadiens 4-2, just two nights after their disappointing season was punctuated by a brutal 8-0 home loss to the Panthers. Montreal was hoping to gain ground on conference-leading Ottawa, but Toronto had other ideas, outshooting the Habs 36-28. Also in hockey:

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