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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...

Sharks Take 4th Game From Canucks 3-1

Meanwhile, Blues blow by Stars, Rangers inundate Flyers

(Newser) - Newly minted all-star Evgeny Nabakov had 20 saves for San Jose as the Sharks cruised to their fourth season victory over Vancouver, AP reports. The 3-1 triumph, San Jose's sixth in seven games, came with the help of three assists from fellow all-star Joe Thornton. On other rinks last night:

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...

Red Wings, Hasek Shut Down Stars
Red Wings, Hasek Shut Down Stars
Jan 6, 2008 5:05 AM CST

Red Wings, Hasek Shut Down Stars

Goalie's 22 saves leads Detroit to fifth straight road win

(Newser) - Dominik Hasek gave all the credit to his defense for his second shutout of the season yesterday as the Detroit Red Wings beat the Dallas Stars 3-0, the Detroit News reports. Hasek had 22 saves as the Red Wings won their 16th game in the last 19. The Stars have...

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...

Red-Hot Penguins Rake Leafs
Red-Hot Penguins Rake Leafs
Jan 4, 2008 5:43 AM CST

Red-Hot Penguins Rake Leafs

Malkin has first career hat trick, rookie goalkeeper improves to 6-0-0

(Newser) - Ty Conklin, the rookie called up to plug a gaping injury-induced hole at goalie for Pittsburgh, should have been a liability; instead, he is undefeated in seven appearances, and the Penguins made it five straight wins with a 6-2 drubbing of Toronto. Second-year star Evgeni Malkin had half the goals...

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,...

Detroit Continues To Own Dallas
Detroit Continues To Own Dallas
Jan 3, 2008 3:30 AM CST

Detroit Continues To Own Dallas

Thrashers, Devils edge Hurricanes, Panthers in Eastern action

(Newser) - Chris Osgood and the Red Wings bolstered their mastery of the Stars, winning 3-0 to notch their thirtieth win—the first time they've done so by the season's midpoint, reports the National Post. Osgood has now won 26 of 39 games against Dallas. Stars goalie Marty Turco, conversely, has won...

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...

Kings Rout Blackhawks, 9-2
Kings Rout Blackhawks, 9-2
Jan 2, 2008 3:11 AM CST

Kings Rout Blackhawks, 9-2

Nagy, Frolov each have 5 points in runaway for LA

(Newser) - Ladislav Nagy and Alexander Frolov each had a day to remember Tuesday, reports the Los Angeles Times. The Los Angeles Kings pair both scored five points to lead their team a 9-2 crushing of the Chicago Blackhawks in Los Angeles. The Kings actually trailed 2-1 in the first period before...

Toronto Drops Tampa for 1st Shootout Win

It's déjà vu for Ottawa as Washington reenacts Saturday's romp

(Newser) - Toronto finally got a shootout win today, prevailing 4-3 against Tampa Bay. The NHL's worst road team was denied twice by new goalie Scott Clemmensen, who hadn't had a win since February of last year. Jason Blake had a goal and two assists in the win, which improved Toronto's New...

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...

Devils Edge Sabres in Shootout
Devils Edge Sabres in Shootout
Dec 28, 2007 10:13 PM CST

Devils Edge Sabres in Shootout

Carolina slows Bruins while Canadiens dominate Panthers

(Newser) - The New Jersey Devils earned their third straight victory tonight, once again backed by solid goaltending from Martin Brodeur as well as some unexpected production from light-scoring Mike Mottau, who tallied for the first time in 30 games. Zach Parise, returning from illness, scored the shootout winner, reports the AP....

Filppula's Double Take Leads Wings Past Avalanche

Penguins win in OT, Wild overcome Coyotes

(Newser) - For the second straight night, Valtteri Filppula netted two goals, leading Detroit to a 4-2 victory over Colorado, the AP reports. The game put an end to an Avalanche home hot streak, and earned the Red Wings their 13th victory in the past 15 contests. Jiri Hudler and Mikael Samuelsson...

Spezza Hits 300, Snaps Islanders' Win Streak

Flyers halt six-game skid, big third vaults Montreal past Tampa

(Newser) - Jason Spezza earned his 300th NHL point, netting his 13th goal of the season as Ottawa trounced the Islanders 5-2 last night, the AP reports. Teammates Dany Heatley reach the fifty point mark for the season, and Daniel Alfredsson connected for his 22nd goal.  The loss put an end...

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