Archive for January, 2009

Ovechkin Sparks Capitals To 4-2 Win Over Red Wings

Alex Ovechkin broke a third-period tie with another highlight-reel goal and added a power-play tally less than two minutes later in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over Detroit on Saturday that extended …

Dallas Stars defeat Blue Jackets, 7-3

James Neal scored two goals and Dallas rolled to an early 3-0 lead and never let up Saturday night in beating the Columbus Blue Jackets 7-3, the Stars’ fourth victory in a row.

Thrashers-Hurricanes Preview

There are still more than two months left in the regular season, but the Carolina Hurricanes are approaching every game like a must-win. The Hurricanes look to build off their latest victory when they host the …

Selanne sends Ducks past sinking Avalanche

Photo Credit: AP Photo Anaheim Ducks center Andrew Ebbett, left, has his shot stopped by Colorado Avalanche goalie Peter Budaj, of Slovakia, during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Denver on Saturday, …

Michael Arace commentary: Buzz is palpable, on ice, in stands

Blue Jackets defenseman Mike Commodore lives in the Short North, within walking distance of Nationwide Arena.

How the Red Wings can keep Johan Franzen and Marian Hossa

Got more questions about the Red Wings or the NHL? Leave Allen a note on his profile page at allen.usatoday.com. Clearly the Detroit Red Wings set up the Henrik Zetterberg 12-year deal with an eye on giving …

Rask stops 35 shots for 1st NHL shutout in Bruins’ 1-0 victory over Rangers

Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask stopped 35 shots for his first NHL shutout in his fourth start and Marc Savard scored to give Boston a 1-0 victory over the New York Rangers on Saturday.

Chi @ SJ

The mighty San Jose Sharks will aim for a fifth consecutive victory when they welcome the struggling Chicago Blackhawks for tonight’s showdown at HP Pavilion.

Buf @ Pho

The Buffalo Sabres will continue their longest road trip of the season tonight when they visit the Phoenix Coyotes for an interconference battle at Jobing.com Arena.

Stars without Avery are playing like, uh, the Stars

Hockey fans all over were cheering the Dallas Stars for drop-kicking Sean Avery out the door after his remarks about his former girlfriends.

Atlanta Thrashers (17-28-5) at Carolina Hurricanes (24-21-5), 8 p.m.

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to record their fourth win in five games when they welcome the sliding Atlanta Thrashers for a Southeast Division battle at RBC Center.

Avs try to end slide in home test vs. Ducks

The Colorado Avalanche will try for their first win in nearly two weeks when they welcome the Anaheim Ducks for this afternoon’s battle at the Pepsi Center.

Lightning visit Carolina with shot at fourth straight win

The Tampa Bay Lightning will try to extend their winning streak to a season-high four games when they visit the Carolina Hurricanes for tonight’s Southeast Division battle at RBC Center.

Hawks in for test vs. best in West

The Blackhawks were embarrassed by the lowly Los Angeles Kings in Game 2 of their seasonlong eight-game road trip.

Blue Jackets: Through all his travels, Williams makes plays

This week’s winter storm forced Blue Jackets forward Jason Williams and his girlfriend to postpone their move into an area apartment Wednesday.

Bruins face Devils tonight at 7 p.m.

The Devils, winners of seven straight games, will be on Garden ice tonight to face the Bruins, who begin the day tucked comfortably into first place in the Eastern Conference with 75 points–well ahead of the …

Roloson returns to form

He made the first save and was cheered for it. Tough crowd. Having allowed a goal on the first shot of the game in the 10-2 debacle against the Buffalo Sabres, and then being subsequently pulled in the contest, …

Devils pull off overtime win against Penguins

Jamie Langenbrunner and the streaking New Jersey Devils cut it a bit close — again.Langenbrunner tied it with 31 seconds left in regulation and then scored with a minute left in overtime as the Devils …

Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets preview

27, WBAP-AM 06:57 PM CST on Friday, January 30, 2009 By MIKE HEIKA / The Dallas Morning News mheika@dallasnews.com Key matchup: Steve Ott vs.

Penalty Kill Gets Shot In the Arm

During a longer-than-usual practice yesterday at Kettler Capitals Iceplex, Washington Capitals Coach Bruce Boudreau went to work on the deficiency he believes is standing between his team and elite status in the NHL: its woeful penalty kill. With the Stanley Cup champion Detroit Red Wings bringing their league-leading power play to Verizon Center this afternoon, […]

Oilers exorcising demons

The Oilers play their first game tonight since losing 10-2 at home to the Sabres on Tuesday.

Sharks report

Head to head: Devin Setoguchi’s power-play goal was the difference in a 6-5 victory Nov.

Devils top the Bruins

BOSTON — Jamie Langenbrunner scored his second goal of the game with 1:11 gone in overtime and the New Jersey Devils beat the Boston Bruins, 4-3, on Thursday night.

Roy’s game winner leads Flames to 3-1 victory over Predators

Andre Roy’s second-period goal stood as the game-winner Friday night as the Calgary Flames won 3-1 over the Nashville Predators.

Forsberg rules out NHL comeback this season

Peter Forsberg has ruled out a return to the NHL this season. Colorado Avalanche center Peter Forsberg, from Sweden, passes the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Calgary Flames in …

Home of the Buffalo Sabres

Patty Protecting Players — His on-ice dramatics were nothing short of brilliant, but Pat LaFontaine’s work off-the-ice may be affecting major changes to the game.

Dallas Stars at Columbus Blue Jackets preview

27, WBAP-AM 06:57 PM CST on Friday, January 30, 2009 By MIKE HEIKA / The Dallas Morning News mheika@dallasnews.com Key matchup: Steve Ott vs.

Dallas Stars newcomer Brian Sutherby establishing a presence

Andreas Lilja decided he had seen enough of the Stars physical play Thursday night.

Flames Insider: Oilers upset over Calgary radio’s “Goalla” parody song

By now, most Flames supporters have enjoyed the handiwork of The FAN 960 staffer who put together the brilliant parody song, “Goalla,” — which, to the music of the Kinks’ classic “Lola,” details the Edmonton …

Wings recall ex-Spartan; Ville Leino set for debut

Quick update from Joe Louis Arena … The Red Wings will be without forwards Henrik Zetterberg and Tomas Holmstrom for Saturday’s game against the Washington Capitals.