March 18, 2010

Paul Kariya's 400th NHL goal lifts St. Louis to 4-3 win over Rangers

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 10:30 PM EDT

NEW YORK - Paul Kariya scored his 400th NHL goal to snap a third-period tie and the St. Louis Blues took advantage of uncharacteristically shaky Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist and beat New York 4-3 on Thursday night.


Antropov, Armstrong each score twice to lead Thrashers past Senators 6-3

Antropov, Armstrong each score twice to lead Thrashers past Senators 6-3

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 10:30 PM EDT

ATLANTA - Nik Antropov and Colby Armstrong scored two goals apiece for the Atlanta Thrashers, who gave themselves hope in the playoff race with a second straight victory, 6-3 over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.


Ray Whitney scores in overtime, Hurricanes beat Ovechkin-less Capitals

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 10:20 PM EDT

RALEIGH, N.C. - Ray Whitney scored at 4:02 of overtime to give the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Thursday night.


Flyers goalie Michael Leighton sidelined up to eight weeks by ankle injury

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 10:00 PM EDT

DALLAS - The Philadelphia Flyers will be without starting goalie Michael Leighton for at least eight weeks because of a high ankle sprain.Leighton was injured Tuesday night in a 4-3 shootout loss at Nashville.


Penguins post first shutout of season, beating lacklustre Bruins 3-0

Penguins post first shutout of season, beating lacklustre Bruins 3-0

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 9:50 PM EDT

BOSTON - Marc-Andre Fleury made 17 saves for Pittsburgh's first shutout of the season in the Penguins' 3-0 victory over the Boston Bruins on Thursday night.


Boston's Shawn Thornton retaliates against Cooke for blindside hit on Savard

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 8:50 PM EDT

BOSTON - The Bruins wasted little time retaliating against the Pittsburgh Penguins' Matt Cooke for his blindside hit that left Boston centre Marc Savard with a Grade 2 concussion.


Flames finally oust Avalanche, now set their sights on powerhouse Sharks

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 7:20 PM EDT

CALGARY - Fresh off their first win of the season against the Colorado Avalanche, the Calgary Flames have renewed confidence heading down the stretch drive.


NHL suspends Anaheim Ducks defenceman James Wisniewski eight games

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 6:50 PM EDT

TORONTO - The NHL came down hard on James Wisniewski, handing the Anaheim Ducks defenceman an eight-game suspension Thursday for his hit on Chicago's Brent Seabrook.


Edmonton Oilers hoping to play the role of spoilers late in the season

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 5:10 PM EDT

EDMONTON - Playing the role of spoiler is a consolation prize at best, but when a team is as hopelessly out of the playoff picture as the Edmonton Oilers are, players will take their motivation where they can find it.


Regional network to broadcast Islanders-Rangers game on 3-D television

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 3:00 PM EDT

NEW YORK - A regional television network will broadcast next week's New York Islanders-New York Rangers game in 3-D, joining a worldwide trend that affects few viewers now but could eventually change the way people watch sports.


Blues' playoff odds getting longer after latest setback

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 9:10 AM EDT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Blues are clinging to the hope of another miracle run to the playoffs. Time is running short, especially after the latest home-ice failure.


Koivu leads Ducks to 4-2 win over Blackhawks, Selanne still stuck on 599 goals

Koivu leads Ducks to 4-2 win over Blackhawks, Selanne still stuck on 599 goals

by The Canadian Press - March 18, 2010 2:00 AM EDT

ANAHEIM, Calif. - For the second straight game, the Chicago Blackhawks lost a key member of their defence because of a vicious check against the boards behind the net.

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''He's reckless; I don't think he's dirty. He is definitely reckless and he's not always in control of what's going on. I have no problem playing that way, but you need to answer the consequences. Maybe you need to fight once in a while. Maybe somebody needs to grab him and give it to him one time. If you're going to play that way, you need to answer the bell.''

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