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Oilers Keep Jackets at Bay
Oilers Keep Jackets at Bay
Nov 27, 2007 6:43 AM CST

Oilers Keep Jackets at Bay

Columbus can't capitalize on power plays or 5-on-3 advantage, lose 3-1

(Newser) - The Edmonton Oilers had plenty of practice surviving power plays last night as they committed seven of the game's 10 penalties but prevailed anyway in a 3-1 win over Columbus. For Edmonton fans, it was as good as a blowout—including this win, only four of the Oilers' 10 victories...

These Stars Love New York
These Stars Love New York
Nov 26, 2007 11:13 PM CST

These Stars Love New York

Dallas tops Isles; Sabres and Bruins get victories, too

(Newser) - Mike Modano scored his second goal of the game just seconds into overtime to lift the Dallas Stars to their sixth straight win, 3-2 over the host New York Islanders. Marty Turco, fighting to win back his starting job in goal, earned the win with 23 saves. The Islanders, struggling...

Power Play Propels Dallas Over Rangers

Morrow gives the Stars the win despite being outplayed at the Garden

(Newser) - In their first visit to Madison Square Garden in four years, the Dallas Stars parlayed two power-play goals into a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers today, the AP reports. The Rangers controlled the play throughout, outshooting Dallas 41-18, but backup goalie Mike Smith held the Blueshirts down. Brenden...

Predators Clip Red Wings to Win 3-2
Predators Clip Red Wings to Win 3-2
Nov 23, 2007 3:34 AM CST

Predators Clip Red Wings to Win 3-2

Hawks douse Flames 2-1, Avalanche bury Oilers 3-2

(Newser) - Martin Erat had a hand in all three of of Nashville's goals in the Predators' 3-2 defeat of the first-place Red Wings last night, AP reports. The Predators had six penalties in the first period alone, and both Detroit goals came on power plays. In other frosty Thanksgiving-day action:

Pens Win Wild One Over Senators
Pens Win
Wild One
Over Senators
Nov 23, 2007 1:43 AM CST

Pens Win Wild One Over Senators

Defending Eastern Conference champs drop second straight

(Newser) - The Pittsburgh Penguins twice overcame a two-goal deficit and defeated the Ottawa Senators, 6-5, on a shootout goal by Jarko Ruutu. In a see-saw game that kept fans on the edge of their seats and the coaches pacing, each team had a chance to win late in the game but...

Struggling Capitals Fire Hanlon
Struggling Capitals Fire Hanlon
Nov 22, 2007 11:32 PM CST

Struggling Capitals Fire Hanlon

Team with league's worst record promotes coach from minors

(Newser) - Despite spending money on free agents and the owner's claim before training camp that "the rebuild is over," the Washington Capitals' record hasn't improved this year - and it cost coach Glen Hanlon his job. The Caps, with a league-low 13 points in 21 games, today replaced Hanlon...

Twelve Saves Spells Shutout for Osgood

Buffalo, Philadelphia, Montreal also prevail in offensive hockey

(Newser) - Detroit's Chris Osgood had to stop only 12 shots to record the 44th shutout of his career; his counterpart, St. Louis's Manny Legace, turned away almost three times as many but still sustained the loss. Henrik Zetterberg scored just 22 seconds into the game, and Mikael Samuelsson and Dan Cleary...

Bruins, Former Maple Leaf Beat Toronto 4-2

Oilers best Canucks in shootout 5-4, Flames bury Avalanche 4-1

(Newser) - The Toronto Maple Leafs watched a 2-0 lead ebb away last night as the Boston Bruins surged back to win 4-2, reports the Globe and Mail. Chuck Kobasew found the net twice in three minutes for Boston's final goals, and former Maple Leaf goalie Tuukka Rask excelled in his first...

DiPietro Earns 100th NHL Win Against NYR

Panthers down Capitals in OT, Kovalchuk scores NHL-Best 17th goal in Atlanta win

(Newser) - The New York Islanders Rick DiPietro only had to stop 18 shots to earn his 100th NHL victory in a 2-1 win against the Rangers.  Goals from Ruslan Fedotenko and Josef Vasicek were enough to give the Islanders the win; Michal Rozsival netted the Rangers lone goal. The Islanders...

Ottawa Bounces Back, Knocks Off Montreal

Canadiens fall on night they retire No. 19 of Larry Robinson

(Newser) - Ottawa Senators coach John Paddock shuffled his lines after his team's shutout loss versus Toronto on Saturday. The Sens' 4-2 win might mean those new lines stay intact, as Jason Spezza and Dany Heatley each picked up three points, backing goalie Martin Gerber for his league-leading 13th victory. "It...

Devils Can't Get Their Due
Devils Can't Get Their Due
Nov 16, 2007 10:22 PM CST

Devils Can't Get Their Due

New Jersey blanked for fifth time this season by DiPietro, Isles 1-0

(Newser) - Devils GM Lou Lamoriello isn't used to the view from the bottom of the Atlantic Division -- which is where his team sits after a 1-0 home loss to the New York Islanders tonight. Josef Vasicek scored the game's lone goal, shorthanded, as future Hall of Famer Martin Brodeur failed...

Rangers Deal Flyers First Home Defeat
Rangers Deal Flyers First Home Defeat
Nov 15, 2007 10:30 PM CST

Rangers Deal Flyers First Home Defeat

Philly loses 4-3 shootout after rookie ties it late; Gomez, Avery shine

(Newser) - Philadelphia fell to 6-1 at home after their first shootout of the season, which was won by New York's Brendan Shanahan. The game was a wild one, with ties at 1-1, 2-2, and 3-3. Rookie Denis Tulpeko snuck one under Rangers netminder Henrik Lundquist halfway through the third period for...

Blue Jackets Snap Skid, Beat Blackhawks

Sharks best Stars, Oilers top Canucks, Lightning over Hurricanes

(Newser) - Rick Nash, Sergei Fedorov and Jason Chimera each recorded a goal and an assist as the Columbus Blue Jackets defeated the Blackhawks 4-2 last night. The Blue Jackets, 6-2-1 at home, are now second in the Central Division. Columbus is 7-1-1 when scoring first.

Rangers Keep Brodeur Stuck on No. 499

Jagr, Dubinsky strike in 2nd period to support 4-2 win over Devils

(Newser) - In his second try, Devils netminder Martin Brodeur failed to notch win number 500; at 499, he remains second on the all-time list (first is Patrick Roy with 551). Ageless wonder Jaromir Jagr broke a 1-1 tie in the second period, and Brandon Dubinsky and budding defenseman Marc Staal piled...

Price, Montreal Beat Toronto in OT 4-3

Atlanta shocks Florida with last second goal, OT winner; St. Louis downs Detroit

(Newser) - Montreal’s Mike Komisarek scored 35 seconds into overtime as the Canadiens defeated the Maple Leafs 4-3. Kyle Wellwood scored his first two goals of the season for the Habs, in his fourth game back since returning from hernia surgery, while Carey Price was superb between the pipes, recording 37...

'Canes Pass Panthers at Last Minute 4-3

Predators, Devils & Sharks also chalk up victories

(Newser) - The Carolina Hurricanes needed luck and "funny goals" to clinch a 4-3 victory over the Florida Panthers last night and give Peter Laviolette his 200th win as a coach. Cory Stillman's winning goal came minutes after teammate Erik Cole left the game on a stretcher. Elsewhere in the NHL:

Messier, Four Others Enter Hockey Hall

Stevens, MacInnis and Francis round out elite class of '07

(Newser) - Mark Messier, the emotional leader of six Stanley Cup champions, was out front again yesterday—this time with an elite group entering the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Joining Messier were Scott Stevens, Al MacInnis and Ron Francis—a total of 13 Stanley Cups between them. The understated Messier...

Upshall, Philly Stay Flawless at Home
Upshall, Philly Stay Flawless
at Home
Nov 13, 2007 12:00 AM CST

Upshall, Philly Stay Flawless at Home

Richards pokes in clincher in 3-2 win over Islanders

(Newser) - Philadelphia improved its Wachovia Center record to 6-0, behind sharp goalkeeping by Martin Biron, a brace of scores by Scottie Upshall, and a chaotic game-winner by Mike Richards. Richards's goal came off a missed rebound by Islanders keeper Rick DiPietro, with the Flyers short-handed; it was his third short-handed goal...

Red Wings Beat Jackets for 9th Straight Win

Maple Leafs, Thrashers, Blackhawks, Canucks, Ducks other winners

(Newser) - The Detroit Red Wings cruised to a ninth straight victory last night over the Columbus Blue Jackets, fueled by two power-play goals and 15 saves from goalie Dominik Hasek.  Dan Cleary's eye had a close encounter with the puck, which knocked him from the game for 10 minutes. Elsewhere...

Flyers Get Revenge on Penguins
Flyers Get Revenge on Penguins
Nov 8, 2007 5:45 AM CST

Flyers Get Revenge on Penguins

Crosby struggles in 3-1 loss

(Newser) - The Flyers, who lost all 8 games to the Penguins last year, enacted a measure of revenge as they defeated Pittsburgh 3-1 last night.  A lineup change brought an early lead and the Flyers never looked back. 

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