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Capitals Rise to the Top Over Philly 4-3

Feb 7, 2008 4:41 AM CST

Capitals Rise to the Top Over Philly 4-3

Avalanche hurtle past Sharks 3-1, Oilers take down Chicago 4-1

(Newser) - The Capitals got their fourth straight win in Philadelphia, but more importantly they have completed their improbable ascent from last in the NFL to first in the Southeast Division. After the 4-3 victory, Washington isn't cocky about its new perch, reports the Washington Post. "Staying there is usually the...

Sabres Finally Outshoot Devils

Feb 7, 2008 12:55 AM CST

Sabres Finally Outshoot Devils

Devils drop one against Buffalo, 3-2, as Stafford, Tallinder tally

(Newser) - The most recent Buffalo-New Jersey game was the fourth straight to end in a shootout; for a change, though, the Sabres won. Drew Stafford and Henrik Tallinder both hit net against Devils goalie Martin Brodeur, and Buffalo's Ryan Miller was able to halt Brian Gionta's wrister for the win—the...

Stars' 4th Straight is 3-2 Shootout Win Over Canucks

Feb 6, 2008 5:08 AM CST

Stars' 4th Straight is 3-2 Shootout Win Over Canucks

Flames lick Coyotes, Predators edge 'Canes

(Newser) - Last night's game might have been mostly boring (no shots for the first seven minutes, then no goals after the first two periods) and relatively tame (a measly six penalties), but the Stars are happy with their 3-2 shootout victory, the Dallas Morning News reports. Captain Brenden Morrow scored in...

Lebda, Red Wings Stave Off Wild 3-2 in OT

Feb 6, 2008 4:19 AM CST

Lebda, Red Wings Stave Off Wild 3-2 in OT

Panthers rip Maple Leafs to shreds, Lightning stun Blues

(Newser) - The Red Wings looked entirely unlike themselves for two periods last night, but managed to pull it together just in time for Dan Cleary to tie up the score with 80 seconds remaining in the third. Brett Lebda then made quick work of Wild goalie Niklas Backstrom in overtime to...

Canadiens Outlast Senators

Feb 6, 2008 1:10 AM CST

Canadiens Outlast Senators

Flyers survive Kovalchuck, Kings top Rangers

(Newser) - The Canadiens bested the Senators last night, defeating Ottawa 4-3, the AP reports. Montreal pulled within a single point of the Sens for the conference lead, as Ottawa has slumped badly without the injured Dany Heatley. Tomas Plekanec had two goals and an assist, Andrei Kostitsyn a goal and two...

Miller, Sabres Best Bruins 4-2 in Boston

Feb 5, 2008 11:38 PM CST

Miller, Sabres Best Bruins 4-2 in Boston

Selanne returns in Ducks victory over Isles, Ovechkin leads Caps past Jackets

(Newser) - Daniel Paille had two goals for the Sabres in a 4-2 Buffalo victory over the Boston Bruins. Buffalo has won four of its last five and is fighting their way back into playoff contention; they are now just four points behind Boston for the eighth and final playoff spot. Ryan...

Oilers Shut Out Flames, Drill Joseph 5-0

Feb 5, 2008 4:57 AM CST

Oilers Shut Out Flames, Drill Joseph 5-0

Both teams incited to fight as backup CuJo has horror night in net

(Newser) - The Oilers' 5-0 trouncing of the Flames last night was anything but pretty, writes the Edmonton Journal. Four fights and 22 penalties dominated a game that should perhaps have been remembered as Mathieu Garon's fourth shutout of the season, or as the decidedly inauspicious return of veteran goaltender Curtis Joseph.

Vrbata Lifts Coyotes Past Avalanche

Feb 5, 2008 1:55 AM CST

Vrbata Lifts Coyotes Past Avalanche

He shocks Colorado with tying goal in third and winner in OT

(Newser) - Radim Vrbata made sure the Phoenix Coyotes got into overtime and then he made sure they won the game last night. Vrbata scored with 3:11 left in regulation to tie it and then scored again with 1:37 left in overtime as the Coyotes stunned the Colorado Avalanche 4-3,...

Parise, Devils Top Pens in OT

Feb 4, 2008 10:24 PM CST

Parise, Devils Top Pens in OT

New Jersey comes from behind to top Crosby-less Pittsburgh 4-3

(Newser) - The Devils trailed the Penguins 3-1 entering the third period but two quick goals by Jamie Langenbrunner and David Clarks tied up the score, and Zach Parise netted the game winner just 37 seconds into the extra period to give New Jersey a 4-3 win. New Jersey, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia...

Rangers Storm Back in Montreal

Feb 3, 2008 10:21 PM CST

Rangers Storm Back in Montreal

Down three, Blueshirts score the game's last five goals

(Newser) - If New York advances to the Eastern Conference playoffs they will likely look at their 5-3 win over Montreal today as the turning point. The Rangers trailed by three goals early in the second period but stormed back with three goals in a seven-minute span to tie and overcame a...

Osgood, Red Wings Stymie Bruins

Feb 3, 2008 4:44 AM CST

Osgood, Red Wings Stymie Bruins

Stars get by Flames, Knuble hat trick lifts Flyers past Ducks

(Newser) - Chris Osgood had 22 saves to help the Detroit Red Wings shut down the Boston Bruins 3-1 yesterday for their seventh straight win, reports the Associated Press. Pavel Datsyuk scored the tie-breaking goal early in the third period for the Wings, while Henrik Zetterburg and Brian Rafalski also had goals...

Red Wings Shut Out Avalanche

Feb 2, 2008 12:49 AM CST

Red Wings Shut Out Avalanche

Last minute goals and superior defense the difference

(Newser) - The league-leading Red Wings continued to dominate last night, shutting out Colorado 2-0, the AP reports. Henrik Zetterberg put an end to a scoreless stalemate with a mere two and a half minutes left in regulation, netting his 30th goal of the season. Kris Draper's empty netter with seconds left...

Lundqvist Bedevils NJ Again

Feb 2, 2008 12:48 AM CST

Lundqvist Bedevils NJ Again

Rangers retain perfect record against metro-area rivals

(Newser) - Chris Drury's two goals helped New York top New Jersey last night, 3-1, making them a perfect five-for-five against the Devils this season, reports the Times. The win also capped a stretch in which the Rangers got back into the Atlantic Division race with back-to-back divisional road wins. Brandon Dubinsky...

Valiquette's First Shutout Grounds Flyers

Jan 31, 2008 9:41 PM CST

Valiquette's First Shutout Grounds Flyers

Capitals, 'Canes prevail in OT; Ovechkin has hat trick and then some

(Newser) - It took just 20 saves to earn Rangers goalie Steve Valiquette his first shutout in 21 career games. The Flyers had won 12 of 15 and New York was winless on the road in 2008, but four Rangers scored in the 4-0 victory, which hoisted the team out of the...

Wild Shoot Down Ducks
in Minnesota

Jan 31, 2008 1:10 AM CST

Wild Shoot Down Ducks in Minnesota

Flames hang on to beat Sharks, Avalanche bury Blackhawks

(Newser) - The Minnesota Wild scored three goals in a two-minute span in the second period of their 5-1 drubbing of the Anaheim Ducks. Brian Rolston, Marian Gaborik, and Mikko Koivu bunched together those tallies. Jean-Sebastien Giguere was shaky in goal for Anaheim, which has lost four consecutive contests, reports the Associated...

Red Wings Come Back to Beat Coyotes

Jan 30, 2008 9:58 PM CST

Red Wings Come Back to Beat Coyotes

Kovalchuk hurt in Thrashers W over Pens, Miller, Sabres shutout Panthers

(Newser) - Niklas Lidstrom scored Detroit’s second goal of the third period to lift the Red Wings to a 3-2 come-from-behind win over the Phoenix Coyotes. Lidstrom also tallied two assists as Detroit ran its winning streak to five games. Chris Osgood stoned Shane Doan on a breakaway attempt with only...

Stars Down Canucks 4-3 to Keep Top Slot

Jan 30, 2008 4:49 AM CST

Stars Down Canucks 4-3 to Keep Top Slot

Nabakov helps Sharks stay even with Stars by freezing out Oilers 3-0

(Newser) - Stars coach Dave Tippett insists "it's not about how many saves, it's about winning," but goalie Marty Turco's 29 saves last night certainly helped Dallas stay ahead of the Canucks. The 4-3 victory, which broke the Stars' two-game losing streak, came on sharp and sometimes shorthanded shooting, reports...

Flyers Beat Kings on Late Overtime Goal

Jan 29, 2008 11:47 PM CST

Flyers Beat Kings on Late Overtime Goal

Ward, Hurricanes Shut out Rangers, Sabres best Lightning

(Newser) - Scott Hartnell kicked in a goal with 28.5 seconds left in overtime to give the Philadelphia Flyers a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. The Flyers now lead the Atlantic Division with 61 points and have won nine times in their past eleven games. Martin Biron had 29...

Penguins Skate Past Devils 4-2

Jan 29, 2008 11:04 PM CST

Penguins Skate Past Devils 4-2

Huet, Habs shut out Capitals, Blues blow away Leafs

(Newser) - Erik Christensen’s goal and assist helped the short-handed Pittsburgh Penguins defeat the New Jersey Devils 4-2. Pittsburgh is missing Sidney Crosby, who is nursing a sprained ankle, Colby Armstrong (flu) and Tyler Kennedy (mononucleosis). Ryan Conklin had a pair of goals and Ty Conklin had 23 saves. Conklin’s...

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....