Hockey News

Rangers skate past Edmonton
Ales Kotalik had a power-play goal and two assists, and Marian Gaborik added a power-play goal and an assist as the Rangers defeated the Edmonton Oilers, 4-2, Thursday night. The Rangers travel to Calgary (8-4-1) tomorrow night to end their western Canadian trip.
NY Daily News Fri Nov 6th


Blues net goal, but still fall
Scoring drought ends, but Phaneuf scoresOT winner.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Fri Nov 6th


Sydor signing pays off for Blues
Veteran defenseman has added depth and experience.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Fri Nov 6th


Ducks prey on Predators
Against an offensively toothless Nashville Predators squad, a victory Thursday was the completely reasonable, expected result for the Ducks.
L.A. Daily News Fri Nov 6th


Canadian NHLers not only ones fighting for spots
Tomas Holmstrom is very motivated to get off to a strong start with the Detroit Red Wings.
The Toronto Star Fri Nov 6th


Penguins royally flushed by Kings in third period
Their expectations are so high that a loss like this one will really stick. That is the reality of life for the Penguins.
Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Fri Nov 6th


N.H.L. Roundup: Rangers Make Most of Rare Trip to Edmonton
In the team’s second visit to Rexall Place since 2002, Ales Kotalik had a goal and two assists and the Rangers stopped a four-game road-losing streak.
NY Times Fri Nov 6th


Wild slow to stir from two-period sleepwalk
After a pair of inspired victories, the team stumbled against its division rival, and tried to recover when it was too late.
Minneapolis Star Fri Nov 6th


Peter Chiarelli signs Tuukka Rask to 2-year extension
Peter Chiarelli may not have been able to keep a recalcitrant Phil Kessel in the fold once the speedy forward got to restricted free agency last summer, but he made sure yesterday...
Boston Herald Fri Nov 6th


Score one for Patrice Bergeron, offense
The Bruins were just 52 seconds away from hitting a pretty ignominous milestone last night. Not since February 1929 had they been shut out in three straight games. But,...
Boston Herald Fri Nov 6th


Coyotes rebound vs. Blackhawks
Peter Mueller scored his first goal of the season, and goaltender Ilya Bryzgalov was outstanding to trigger a 3-1 victory Thursday night.
Arizona Republic Fri Nov 6th


Andreas Lilja gets help for headaches
Three days with a Vancouver chiropractor apparently has done wonders for Red Wings defenseman Andreas Lilja, who remains on long-term injured reserve because of constant headaches stemming from an on-ice fight last season.
Detroit Free Press Fri Nov 6th


Detroit 2, San Jose 1 (SO): Wings put out red-hot Sharks in shootout win
Zetterberg scored the game-clinching goal on a backhand-to-forehand deke, the same move Pavel Datsyuk made to score on Evgeni Nabokov to begin the shootout.
Detroit Free Press Thu Nov 5th


Hedman hurt as Lightning fall to Senators in OT
OTTAWA That Tampa Bay lost a fifth overtime/shootout decision Thursday, this time 3-2 to the Senators on a Jason Spezza power-play goal with 42.4 seconds left in OT, turned out to be more of a sidebar to the Chris Neil sideshow.
Tampa Bay Tribune Thu Nov 5th


Thrashers drop another at home after early deficit
Atlanta falls to Columbus, has lost four in a row on home ice.
Atlanta Journal Constitution Thu Nov 5th


Spezza sinks Bolts in overtime
Ottawa centre finds the net for the first time this season to lead Senators to victory
The Globe and Mail Thu Nov 5th


Unusual suspects push Canucks past Wild
Hordichuk, Pettinger the unlikely scorers as Vancouver wins in Minnesota
The Globe and Mail Thu Nov 5th


Habs bounce back in Boston
Despite conceding with 52 seconds left in regulation, Montreal prevails in shootout for first win over Bruins in a year
The Globe and Mail Thu Nov 5th


Coyotes recall defenseman Schlemko
The Phoenix Coyotes recalled defenseman David Schlemko from their AHL affiliate in San Antonio on Thursday.
Arizona Republic Thu Nov 5th


Blue Jackets losing $12-million a year
Report released warns that Columbus may have trouble keeping its NHL franchise
The Globe and Mail Thu Nov 5th


San Jose Sharks defeat Columbus
San Jose moved to the top spot in the Western Conference with a 3-2 shootout victory.
San Jose Mercury News Thu Nov 5th


Jackets notebook: Filatov gets time, shows progress
Blue Jackets rookie Nikita Filatov was disappointed with the chance he failed to convert last night.
Columbus Post Dispatch Thu Nov 5th


Eller gets the call to spark offense
With McDonald unable to play tonight, prospect is joining the team from Peoria.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch Thu Nov 5th


Heads to roll over Flames flu shots
A senior staff member for Alberta Health Services has been fired for giving the Calgary Flames swine flu shots while thousands of people waited in line for the vaccine last week.
Toronto Sun Thu Nov 5th


H1N1 scare hits Marlies as Bozak misses 2 games
The potentially deadly H1N1 virus cut a little close to home for the Toronto Marlies and Toronto Maple Leafs this week, which may be a contributing reason why the hockey players have been vaccinated.
The Toronto Star Thu Nov 5th