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Biron, Flyers Power Past Hapless Islanders

Mar 24, 2008 5:02 AM CDT

Biron, Flyers Power Past Hapless Islanders

4-1 victory leaves Philly goalie 6-0 against NY

(Newser) - The Flyers wielded the power play wisely against the Islanders, scoring three times while at the advantage and once more for good measure in a 4-1 win over New York, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer. Danny Briere collected three points, assisting on Vinny Prospal's opening goal and Scott Hartnell's finishing touch,...

Blackhawks Get Big Two Points, Beat Blues in OT

Mar 23, 2008 8:03 PM CDT

Blackhawks Get Big Two Points, Beat Blues in OT

Rookie Kane gets the winner after Chicago ties it with seconds left

(Newser) - Chicago rebounded from a late goal by the Blues' Keith Tkachuk, tying the game on a goal by James Wisniewski with 55 seconds left and winning it on rookie Patrick Kane's tally in overtime, stealing a 4-3 win from St. Louis, reports AP. The important win brought the Blackhawks within...

Striving for Playoff Berth, Leafs Edge Sens

Mar 23, 2008 5:09 AM CDT

Striving for Playoff Berth, Leafs Edge Sens

Panthers send Bolts to the NHL cellar, Ducks outfox Coyotes

(Newser) - Struggling to reach the playoffs, the Maple Leafs were determined to wrest two points from the Senators, and battled accordingly. The 5-4 Toronto victory was decided early in the third period with two quick goals, and secured when the Leafs killed a power play with 87 seconds remaining, reports the...

Late Rally Helps Kings Stagger Falling Stars

Mar 22, 2008 8:27 PM CDT

Late Rally Helps Kings Stagger Falling Stars

Three goals in final 3 minutes hand Dallas fourth straight loss

(Newser) - The Los Angeles Kings scored three goals in the final three minutes to rally for a 4-2 win over the Dallas Stars today, reports the Associated Press. Michal Handzus tied it for the Kings, and then Lubomir Visnovsky put the Kings ahead with 2:06 left in the game. Handzus...

Predators Slip
By Blackhawks

Mar 22, 2008 7:18 PM CDT

Predators Slip By Blackhawks

Ellis has 32 saves and hold off Chicago in shootout

(Newser) - The Nashville Predators broke a six-game home losing streak today with a 2-1 shootout win over the Chicago Blackhawks, reports the Associated Press. Rich Peverley and Alexander Radulov both scored on goalie Nikolai Khabibulin, as the Predators improved to 3-5 in shootouts. Dan Ellis stopped 2 of 3 attempts in...

Oilers Take Down
Avalanche

Mar 22, 2008 7:01 PM CDT

Oilers Take Down Avalanche

Edmonton moves within three points of Colorado for playoff spot

(Newser) - The Edmonton Oilers got exactly what they needed today with a 7-5 win over the Colorado Avalanche, reports the Associated Press, as Edmonton's 11th win in 14 games moved the Oilers within three points of the Avalanche for the final playoff spot in the West. Sam Gagner had two goals...

Leafs Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With Win

Mar 22, 2008 2:57 AM CDT

Leafs Keep Playoff Hopes Alive With Win

Sharks beat Ducks, solidify hold on 1st; Wild over Canucks

(Newser) - The Maple Leafs aren’t out of the playoff hunt just yet, after a 4-1 win in Buffalo last night left them a fighting chance in the Eastern Conference. Toronto is in 12th place right now, but only five points separates them from the Boston Bruins, who hold the eighth...

Philly Hangs On, Beats Rangers
in Shootout

Mar 21, 2008 10:38 PM CDT

Philly Hangs On, Beats Rangers in Shootout

Isles' rookie scores the winner against Devils; Ovechkin nets No. 60

(Newser) - Philadelphia blew a two-goal lead in the third period, allowing a pair of Ranger tallies in less than two minutes, and Jaromir Jagr's tying goal inside of two minutes remaining, but eventually won in the shootout on Mike Richards' backhander, 4-3. Daniel Briere scored twice for the Flyers. The win...

Flames Stay Ahead of Avalanche

Mar 21, 2008 1:47 AM CDT

Flames Stay Ahead of Avalanche

Canucks win third straight, O'Sullivan lifts Kings in shootout

(Newser) - The Calgary Flames moved two points ahead of the Colorado Avalanche for sixth place in the West with a 2-1 win last night , reports the Associated Press. Daymond Langkow and Craig Conroy both scored power-play goals in the first period as the Flames moved within a point of Minnesota for...

Red Wings Pounce on Predators, 6-3

Mar 20, 2008 11:59 PM CDT

Red Wings Pounce on Predators, 6-3

Canes end Panthers seven-game win streak in shootout

(Newser) - They’ve already clinched the division title, but that hasn’t stopped Detroit from continuing their domination. The Red Wings rolled over the Nashville Predators tonight, 6-3, giving Dominik Hasek his 385th career win in goal. He’s now tied with Mike Vernon for 10th place all-time, reports...

Kovalev Lifts Canadiens
Past Bruins

Mar 20, 2008 11:46 PM CDT

Kovalev Lifts Canadiens Past Bruins

Ottawa edges St. Louis, Penguins on top of Atlantic Division

(Newser) - The Montreal Canadiens beat the Boston Bruins for the 10th straight time and took over the top spot in East tonight with a 4-2 win, reports the Associated Press. Alex Kovalev had two goals and an assist and Carey Price made 34 saves. The win moved the Canadiens one point...

Sharks Secure Postseason in Wild Shootout

Mar 20, 2008 5:41 AM CDT

Sharks Secure Postseason in Wild Shootout

Khabibulin, 'Hawks shut out Capitals; Ducks skewer Stars

(Newser) - San Jose had to put in a longer work night to clinch a playoff berth after Minnesota's Marion Gaborik turned a 3-2 Sharks lead into an overtime battle last night. Evgeni Nabokov came through in the shootout to put a 4-3 cap on the often fierce game, the San Jose ...

Zetterberg's
Hat Trick Pushes
Red Wings Past
Blue Jackets 3-1

Mar 20, 2008 12:52 AM CDT

Zetterberg's Hat Trick Pushes Red Wings Past Blue Jackets 3-1

'Canes stay hot, beat Thrashers 5-3

(Newser) - Henrik Zetterberg was responsible for all of the Detroit Red Wings’ scoring in their 3-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. All three of the Swede’s goals came in the third period; it was his third career hat-trick. Columbus’ tally came on Manny Malhotra’s second period power-play goal,...

Drury's Late Goal Sets Up Shootout Win for NYR

Mar 19, 2008 11:10 PM CDT

Drury's Late Goal Sets Up Shootout Win for NYR

Brodeur's strong effort spoiled as Devils fall 2-1 to Rangers

(Newser) - Former Little League World Series hero Chris Drury scored with 4:46 left in regulation to pull the New York Rangers even with the New Jersey Devils. Nigel Dawes then beat Martin Brodeur in the shootout to give New York a 2-1 victory. The Rangers are 6-0 against the Devils...

Sabres Slash Bolts
With Six in 3rd Period

Mar 19, 2008 10:33 PM CDT

Sabres Slash Bolts With Six in 3rd Period

Sabres now only one point out of playoffs

(Newser) - The Sabres’ six-goal third period erased a 4-1 deficit to the Tampa Bay Lightning and propelled Buffalo to a 7-4 victory. Thomas Vanek and Jochen Hecht each scored two goals during the Sabres’ remarkable final period, which featured two goals within 16 seconds and a four-goal, 8-minute stretch, according to...

Slumping Kings the Latest Chum for Sharks on Road Streak

Mar 19, 2008 5:38 AM CDT

Slumping Kings the Latest Chum for Sharks on Road Streak

Coyotes turn tail in tough 8-4 loss to Oilers

(Newser) - The Sharks didn't have much trouble against the NHL's worst team yesterday, cruising to a 2-1 victory over the Kings with backup goalie Brian Boucher in the net. San Jose stretched its road win streak to a league-best nine games, and has only lost one of its last 13, reports...

Backup Goalie, Blue Jackets Put Out Flames 3-0

Mar 18, 2008 11:03 PM CDT

Backup Goalie, Blue Jackets Put Out Flames 3-0

Blues snap road slide against Habs 4-3, Caps best Preds 4-2

(Newser) - The Columbus Blue Jackets’ backup net minder Fredrik Norrena stopped 18 shots en route to his first shutout of the season in a 3-0 win over the Calgary Flames. Manny Malhotra led Columbus with two goals, his second such effort in as many games. Rick Nash added a goal and...

Avery, Rangers Top Crosby-less Penguins 5-2

Mar 18, 2008 10:00 PM CDT

Avery, Rangers Top Crosby-less Penguins 5-2

Leafs blow past Islanders, Flyers take down Thrashers

(Newser) - Sean Avery scored twice for the New York Rangers in their 5-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The win puts New York back on track after a two-game skid broke their 13-game point streak. Sidney Crosby missed his third straight game with teh Pens to nurse his high ankle sprain,...

Sedins Team Up on Coyotes

Mar 18, 2008 5:01 AM CDT

Sedins Team Up on Coyotes

Canucks net 3-1 win on twins' collaboration

(Newser) - Vancouver avenged last week's 2-0 loss to Phoenix by scraping together a 3-1 win out of second-chance shots, the Vancouver Sun reports. Daniel Sedin twice got the puck near enough to the Coyotes net for his twin Henrik to slip it past Ilya Bryzgalov, and Taylor Pyatt scored off a...

Wild Top Avs 3-1,
Take Division Lead

Mar 17, 2008 10:48 PM CDT

Wild Top Avs 3-1, Take Division Lead

Minnesota alone atop Northwest

(Newser) - Three different Minnesota players scored as the Wild topped the Colorado Avalanche 3-1 and gained sole possession of first place in the Northwest Division. Minnesota has a two-point lead over second place Calgary and Colorado. The Wild sorely needed this victory against their division rival, after losing nine of their...