Archive for October, 2009

Gallery (Oct. 30): Vancouver Canucks vs. Anaheim Ducks

The Anaheim Ducks defeated the Vancouver Canucks 7-2 in Anaheim Oct. 30. A October 31, 2009 2:22 AM A A A A Vancouver Canucks centre Ryan Kesler celebrates teammate Mason Raymond’s first-period goal against the Anaheim Ducks during their NHL hockey game in Anaheim, Calif., Oct.

Sharks at Carolina facts

Faceoff: 10:30 a.m. today at RBC Center in Raleigh, N.C. TV: CSNCA Radio: 98.5-FM Head to head: The Sharks lost in a shootout to the ‘Canes 4-3 on Feb.

Biron Shuts Out Sabres; Tambellini Nets Hat Trick For Isles

Martin Biron made 38 saves for his first shutout of the season and Jeff Tambellini recorded his first career hat trick as the New York Islanders downed the Buffalo Sabres, 5-0, at Nassau Coliseum.

Chicago Blackhawks left wing Andrew Ladd ejected for hard hit on Montreal Canadiens Matt D’Agostini

Willie Mitchell move over. Andrew Ladd is the owner of the biggest hit delivered in a Hawks game this season, but it could cost him.

Gabby squeals on Avery

Washington Capitals coach Bruce Boudreau always seemed to couch his comments about Rangers’ superpest Sean Avery, possibly because he once coached him and knew Avery’s father Al from the Toronto Marlies’ minor hockey system.

Sapper Marshall remembered as devoted friend with contagious sense of humour

The latest Canadian victim of the relentless IED campaign by insurgents in Afghanistan was headed home Saturday after his flag-draped coffin was loaded onto a military transport plane.

Washington Capitals (7-2-2) at Atlanta Thrashers (4-3-1), 7 p.m.

A pair of early unbeaten teams get together this evening in Atlanta, where the Hawks will host the Southeast Division-rival Washington Wizards at Philips Arena.

Sabres unbeaten on the road, beat New Jersey on early goals by MacArthur, Kennedy

The New Jersey Devils didn’t show up for the first period and that’s all the Buffalo Sabres needed to remain unbeaten on the road.

Rask backstops Bruins to 2-0 victory over Oilers

Rookie Tuukka Rask turned aside 18 shots for his second shutout in eight NHL starts, and Blake Wheeler and Vladimir Sobotka set each other up for goals to lead the Boston Bruins to a 2-0 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday.

Penguins, Avalanche hit 10-win plateau

It comes as no surprise that the defending Stanley Cup champion Pittsburgh Penguins reached the 10-win plateau first this season.

Ducks Ready For Challenge From Improved Coyotes

The Anaheim Ducks broke out of a slump in a big way on Friday. The club could find the task a little tougher this evening, however, when it visits the surging Phoenix Coyotes in a showdown between Pacific Division members.

Sutter wants Flames to rebound

Flames coach Brent Sutter is hoping to get Calgary back on track Saturday against Detroit.

Carolina Hurricanes (2-6-3) at Philadelphia Flyers (5-4-1), 1 p.m.

The Carolina Hurricanes will try to end a lengthy slide this afternoon, when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers for a battle at Wachovia Center.

NJ Devils-Buffalo Sabres: As they played

The Devils played their first game this season without Jay Pandolfo. The Devils faced the Buffalo Sabres Wednesday night at the Prudential Center.

Patrick Sharp scores winner in third, Blackhawks beat Canadiens 3-2

Patrick Sharp scored with 4:10 left to give the Chicago Blackhawks a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens on Friday night.

Penguins stay mighty on road, beat Blue Jackets

Then it started tumbling away, wobbling inches over the goal line. Pittsburgh scored twice in the final 3 minutes of regulation to tie it and ’s shot barely crossed the line in the shootout to lift the Penguins to a 4-3 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night.

Oilers beat Red Wings in shootout

Patrick O’Sullivan beat Jimmy Howard with a wrist shot in the third round of a shootout, and Nikolai Khabibulin stopped Henrik Zetterberg on Detroit’s final attempt to give the Edmonton Oilers a 6-5 victory Thursday night.

Kris Draper: Red Wings are battling through personnel changes, not…

In light of the Red Wings’ 4-4-1-and-1 start, the Edmonton Sun’s Derek Van Diest asked Kris Draper whether Detroit’s suffering from the playoff hangover that actually exists–that of the Stanley Cup finalist that plays into mid-June but leaves the rink empty-handed. Draper suggested that the Wings did learn a very unpleasant lesson in losing to […]

Players finally take control of NHLPA

Former NHLPA executive director Ian Penny cites Chris Chelios as the reason for his departure from the association.

Ryan Smyth Trade Proves a Boon for Both the Avalanche and Kings

When the dust settled at the end of the 2008-09 NHL season, the Avalanche found themselves 15th in the Western Conference.

Florida Panthers at Dallas Stars preview

Last season, Ribeiro scored the only hat trick of his career against Vokoun in a 4-1 Stars win over Florida.

Flames let shot at win slip away

Calgary’s Curtis Glencross tries to slip the puck between his legs and past Colorado goalie Craig Anderson during the second period of Wednesday’s NHL game at the Dome.

Ducks become cellar-dwellers

Few expected the Kings to be atop the Pacific Division as of Friday morning. Absolutely no one expected the Phoenix Coyotes to be sitting right behind them.

Tim’s Take: Leafs keep swinging big a ” and missing

Thumbing through the coaches handbook for the quintessential example of a bad turnover? Toronto’s Niklas Hagman had just the thing for you Friday night.

Thrashers-Senators Preview

Thin defensively, the Ottawa Senators won’t have the burden of trying to stop Ilya Kovalchuk.

Hurricanes desperate to break winless streak

So much for that strong start to the season that the Carolina Hurricanes deemed so important.

New Jersey Devils (6-4-0) at Boston Bruins (5-4-1), 7 p.m.

The New Jersey Devils will try to remain perfect on the road when they visit the Boston Bruins for tonight’s Eastern Conference showdown at TD Garden.

Accused Miley Cyrus stalker due back in Ga. court

A 53-year-old Georgia man accused of trying to stalk teen pop star Miley Cyrus is expected in court just two days after a grand jury refused to indict him.

Stars goalie Turco out with flu-like symptoms

Stars goalie Marty Turco is 4-2-3 this season with a .917 save percentage and a 2.26 GAA.

Jokinen still trying to find his way

Eric Duhatschek Jokinen still trying to find his way Calgary Flames centre Olli Jokinen celebrates after winning goal during overtime shootout NHL action in Edmonton, Alberta, on Thursday, October 8, 2009.