Samsonov leads Canes past Atlanta, 3-1
Sergei Samsonov had two goals and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Atlanta Thrashers, 3-1 on Wednesday night.Joe Corvo also scored after Samsonov snapped out of a two-goals-in-10-games slump …
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Samsonov leads Canes past Atlanta, 3-1
December 31, 2008 - 9:35 p.m. Sergei Samsonov had two goals and an assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes past the Atlanta Thrashers, 3-1 on Wednesday night.
Lackadaisical play continues to dog Buffalo
BUFFALO - The Buffalo Sabres were booed off the ice by a sellout crowd of 18,690 Tuesday night, but if they thought the fans were upset with them, it paled in comparison to coach Lindy Ruff’s disgust.
Bruins place Bergeron on IR
The Boston Bruins have placed center Patrice Bergeron on injured reserve. Bergeron, who played in only 10 games with Boston last season after suffering a concussion in a contest against Philadelphia on October …
Red Wings Flex Might in West; Bruins Best in East
The way the Detroit Red Wings have picked on the NHL’s elite teams suggests the Stanley Cup champions are poised to make a serious run at a repeat.
Dallas Stars recall defenseman Ivan Vishnevskiy from the minors
Vishnevskiy, 20, has appeared in 32 games for Peoria this season, scoring three goals and nine assists for 12 points with 14 penalty minutes.
Avs F Stastny has surgery
Colorado Avalanche center Paul Stastny had successful surgery on Tuesday to repair a fractured right forearm.
Alberta rivals to ring in new year
Robyn Regehr may not have Ales Hemsky to push around, but there will be plenty of fight in both the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers when the NHL provincial and divisional rivals face off tonight.
Thrashers’ Little man playing big
Bryan Little has been making big strides for the Atlanta Thrashers lately. The second-year forward has seven goals in his last four games, including one in the Thrashers’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Toronto Maple …
Blue Jackets: Mason’s success builds trust
A month ago, Blue Jackets goaltender Steve Mason was named NHL rookie of the month.
Hockey: Made in U.S.a.?
Thursday’s NHL outdoor Winter Classic - an all-American affair between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, to be played on a makeshift ice pad at historic Wrigley Field - is rekindling awkward …
Conklin has knack for playing outside and playoffs
If teams are looking for a chance to play outside and make a run at the conference finals, they should turn a watchful eye toward journeyman goalie Ty Conklin .
New Jersey Devils (21-11-3) at Dallas Stars (15-15-5),
The New Jersey Devils will try to extend their road point streak to seven games tonight, when they visit the Dallas Stars and American Airlines Center.
Veteran ‘role model A’
He was impressive on the blue-line. So much so, that Jason Strudwick played more games on defence than originally anticipated by the Edmonton Oilers.
Calgary Flames sweater up for grabs
The Grand Falls Minor Hockey Association is presently selling tickets on this hockey sweater signed by Calgary Flames defenseman Dion Phaneuf as a fundraising effort.
Hockey: Made in U.S.a.?
Thursday’s NHL outdoor Winter Classic - an all-American affair between the Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings, to be played on a makeshift ice pad at historic Wrigley Field - is rekindling awkward …
Maple Leafs welcome Thrashers to Air Canada Centre
The Toronto Maple Leafs will try to avoid a fourth straight loss when they welcome the Atlanta Thrashers for tonight’s matchup at Air Canada Centre.
Red Wings flex might in West; Bruins best in East
The way the Detroit Red Wings have picked on the NHL’s elite teams suggests the Stanley Cup champions are poised to make a serious run at a repeat.
Wild searching for ways to slow down, or keep up with, Chicago Blackhawks
The Blackhawks’ Patrick Kane celebrates after scoring against the Red Wings earlier this season.Kane was named the NHL’s Rookie of the Year and the first Blackhawk to win the Calder Trophy since goalie Ed …
Sabres work to halt third-period woes
In the past four games, the Washington Capitals were the only team to enter the third period with a lead over the Buffalo Sabres .
Claude Julien swaps Milan Lucic for P.J. Axelsson on No. 1 unit
ANONSBURG, Pa. - Don’t be surprised if Mt. Milan erupts on some unfortunate member of the Pittsburgh Penguins tonight at the Igloo.
Glencross total-body injury
Curtis Glencross says his troubles with a lower-body injury are behind him. The Calgary Flames winger has sat out the last six games with what is believed to be a wonky knee.
Kaberle clears waivers
Defenseman Frantisek Kaberle has cleared waivers and will remain with the Hurricanes.
Craig Anderson to get start Monday for Florida Panthers
Coach Peter DeBoer will switch back to Craig Anderson as his starting goalie Monday when the Panthers face Montreal.
Conklin lifts Wings to 4-0 win over Blackhawks
Ty Conklin made 36 saves for his seventh NHL shutout, and Johan Franzen scored twice to lift the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-0 win that snapped the Chicago Blackhawks’ team-record, nine-game winning streak.
Defencemen in tight race to start all-star game
Anaheim’s Scott Niedermayer was second in the number of votes among Western Conference defencemen on Tuesday.
Red hot Capitals cruise past Sabres
Nicklas Backstrom had a goal and assist, and Jose Theodore made 31 saves to help the surging Washington Capitals beat the Buffalo Sabres 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Pittsburgh Penguins host Boston Bruins tonight
The Pittsburgh Penguins captured the Eastern Conference title last season - and they figure to contend for that crown for years to come.
Confidence taking hold for Pardy
It was his second point in the NHL, but Adam Pardy’s assist Saturday night was much more memorable than the first.
Blue Jackets Notebook
And these are desperate times for the Blue Jackets , who have been hit hard by injuries in recent weeks and are struggling to stay in the Western Conference playoff picture.