
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 10:00 PM EST
WASHINGTON - Even without two-time MVP Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals are still quite adept at putting the puck in the net - especially against the defensively challenged Florida Panthers.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 9:50 PM EST
MONTREAL - The Tampa Bay Lightning began the NHL season with Mike Smith as their No. 1 goaltender, but Antero Niittymaki is making a serious bid for the job.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 9:50 PM EST
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Carolina Hurricanes had already lost starting goaltender Cam Ward. Then they lost yet another game.Rick Nash scored the Columbus Blue Jackets' third goal in a 2:41 span of the third period to beat Carolina 3-2 Saturday night, the Hurricanes' franchise-record 12th consecutive game without a win.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 6:50 PM EST
LOS ANGELES - The Nashville Predators received a huge offensive boost from defencemen Francis Bouillon and Cody Franson, who played a solid two-way game in front of goalie Dan Ellis.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 4:00 PM EST
MONTREAL - He is the latest new face among many to turn up in the Montreal Canadiens dressing room this season, and none was more surprised to be there on Saturday than defenceman Jay Leach.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 2:40 PM EST
Oft-injured New York Islanders defenceman Radek Martinek is out for the season with a knee injury.The 33-year-old Martinek tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee on Friday night in the third period of a 2-1 loss at New Jersey, the Islanders said on Saturday.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 2:00 AM EST
ABBOTSFORD, B.C. - Garth Murray's short-handed goal stood as the winner and the Abbotsford Heat won their fourth straight, 4-2 over the Rockford Ice Hogs in American Hockey League action Friday night.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 1:10 AM EST
Scoring summaries from Friday's NHL games:Maple Leafs 3 at Hurricanes 2First Period1. Carolina, Sutter 3 (Brind'Amour, Corvo) 7:512. Carolina, Samsonov 2 (Alberts, Jokinen) 17:22Penalties - Stajan Tor (holding) 5:14, Schenn Tor (interference) 18:02.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 12:50 AM EST
Movements in the world of hockey Friday:National Hockey LeagueCHICAGO BLACKHAWKS-Recalled LW Bryan Bickell from Rockford (AHL).MONTREAL CANADIENS-Claimed D Jay Leach off waivers from New Jersey.
by The Canadian Press - November 7, 2009 12:20 AM EST
DENVER - Chris Stewart formulated a plan as he fidgeted on the bench, readying himself just in case the shootout dragged out that long.When his turn came, Stewart went to work, skating down the side, cutting over and lining the puck under the pads of Chicago goalie Antti Niemi - just as he envisioned.
by The Canadian Press - November 6, 2009 11:50 PM EST
CLEVELAND - Christian Hanson had a goal and two assists as the Toronto Marlies beat the Lake Erie Monsters 3-2 in American Hockey League action Friday.
by The Canadian Press - November 6, 2009 11:50 PM EST
CEDAR PARK, Texas - Greg Rallo scored against his former team and Matt Climie made 24 saves as the Texas Stars blanked the Manitoba Moose 4-0 in American Hockey League action Friday.